Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
melanocarpus
ID:
136934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13(3): 608 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136263



Common Names

  • Black-Fruited Rush-Lily
  • Black-Fruited Leptorhynchos
  • Leptorhynchos melanocarpus


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Description

Leptorhynchos melanocarpus (also called Black-fruited Leptorhynchos, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leptorhynchos melanocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptorhynchos melanocarpus is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptorhynchos melanocarpus is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Leptorhynchos melanocarpus

Leptorhynchos melanocarpus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Leptorhynchos melanocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptorhynchos melanocarpus?

Leptorhynchos melanocarpus

What is the common name of Leptorhynchos melanocarpus?

Black-Fruited Leptorhynchos

What is the natural habitat of Leptorhynchos melanocarpus?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96980: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.