Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 313 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045305
Common Names
- Doronicum Grandiflorum
- Great Leopard's Bane
- Large-Flowered Leopard's Bane
Synonyms
- Aronicum scorpioides (Lam.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Doronicum grandiflorum grandiflorum [unknown]
- Doronicum grandiflorum grandiflorum [unknown]
- Aronicum scorpioides scorpioides [unknown]
- Aronicum scorpioides pyrenaicum Godr. [unknown]
- Doronicum grandiflorum viscorum (Freyn & Gaut.) Rouy [unknown]
- Arnica scorpioides Jacq. [unknown]
- Doronicum viscosum (Freyn & Gaut.) Nyman [unknown]
Description
Doronicum grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Leopard's Bane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Doronicum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Doronicum grandiflorum sub. grandiflorum
Doronicum grandiflorum sub. braunblanquetii Rivas Mart., T.E.Díaz, Fern.Prieto, Loidi & Penas
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Doronicum grandiflorum is a large, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doronicum grandiflorum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring and cover lightly with soil. The seeds should germinate in the summer. To divide the plant, dig up the clump in the spring or early summer and replant it in a new location.
Where to Find Doronicum grandiflorum
Doronicum grandiflorum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, including the British Isles, France, Germany, and the Caucasus.
Doronicum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doronicum grandiflorum?
Doronicum grandiflorum
What type of plant is Doronicum grandiflorum?
Perennial
What is the common name of Doronicum grandiflorum?
Great Leopard's Bane
Species in the Doronicum genus
Doronicum falconeri,
Doronicum prennii,
Doronicum excelsum,
Doronicum maximum,
Doronicum pyrenaicum,
Doronicum schischkinii,
Doronicum reticulatum,
Doronicum plantagineum,
Doronicum halacsyi,
Doronicum conaense,
Doronicum cacaliifolium,
Doronicum pardalianches,
Doronicum caucasicum,
Doronicum austriacum,
Doronicum grandiflorum,
Doronicum columnae,
Doronicum stenoglossum,
Doronicum carpetanum,
Doronicum clusii,
Doronicum turkestanicum,
Doronicum corsicum,
Doronicum pardalianchoides,
Doronicum bithynia,
Doronicum roylei,
Doronicum carpaticum,
Doronicum hungaricum,
Doronicum oblongifolium,
Doronicum cataractarum,
Doronicum wendelboi,
Doronicum haussknechtii,
Doronicum dolichotrichum,
Doronicum glaciale,
Doronicum fritschii,
Doronicum macrophyllum,
Doronicum grafii,
Doronicum gansuense,
Doronicum altaicum,
Doronicum calotum,
Doronicum minutilloi,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,