Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roylei
ID:
87598

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 321 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086927



Common Names

  • Doronicum roylei
  • Royal Leopard's Bane
  • Yellow Leopard's Bane


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Synonyms

  • Fullartonia kamaonensis DC. [unknown]
  • Doronicum kamaonense (DC.) Alv.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Doronicum roylei (also called Royle's Doronicum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has ovate leaves with a glossy green upper surface and a dull underside. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as temperate forests and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Doronicum roylei is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Doronicum roylei has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doronicum roylei is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Doronicum roylei

Doronicum roylei is native to the Himalayas.

Doronicum roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doronicum roylei?

Doronicum roylei

What is the common name of Doronicum roylei?

Royle's Leopard's Bane

What type of plant is Doronicum roylei?

Herbaceous perennial

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,