Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Cat. Jard. Gorenki ed. 2, 40 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126142
Common Names
- Large-Leaved Leopard's Bane
- Large-Leaved Leopard's Bane
- Large-Leaved Leopard's Bane
Synonyms
- Doronicum macrophyllum macrophyllum [unknown]
- Arnica austriaca (Jacq.) Hoppe [unknown]
Description
Doronicum macrophyllum (also called 'Large-leaved Leopard's Bane', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, where it is found in moist meadows, prairies, and disturbed areas. It has small, yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Doronicum macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Doronicum macrophyllum sub. sparsipilosum (J.R.Edm.) Alv.Fern.
Doronicum macrophyllum sub. macrophyllum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Doronicum macrophyllum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doronicum macrophyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Doronicum macrophyllum
Doronicum macrophyllum is native to Central and Eastern Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Doronicum macrophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doronicum macrophyllum?
Doronicum macrophyllum
What are the common names of Doronicum macrophyllum?
Large-leaved Leopard's Bane, Large-leaved Leopard's-bane
What is the natural habitat of Doronicum macrophyllum?
Doronicum macrophyllum is native to Europe and is found in woodlands, meadows, and grasslands
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,