Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
32164

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 520 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031493



Common Names

  • Divaricate Melampodium
  • Divaricate Melampod
  • Melampodium divaricatum


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Description

Melampodium divaricatum (also called Divaricate Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium divaricatum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a black center. The flowers are followed by small, brown, spiny seed heads. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium divaricatum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melampodium divaricatum

Melampodium divaricatum can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Melampodium divaricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium divaricatum?

Melampodium divaricatum

What is the common name of Melampodium divaricatum?

Divaricate Melampodium

What is the natural habitat of Melampodium divaricatum?

Melampodium divaricatum is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Melampodium genus

Melampodium longipilum, Melampodium longicorne, Melampodium rosei, Melampodium microcephalum, Melampodium gracile, Melampodium northingtonii, Melampodium glabrum, Melampodium longifolium, Melampodium nutans, Melampodium cornutum, Melampodium longifolium, Melampodium linearilobium, Melampodium leucanthum, Melampodium divaricatum, Melampodium americanum, Melampodium tenellum, Melampodium repens, Melampodium costaricense, Melampodium strigosum, Melampodium glabribracteatum, Melampodium pringlei, Melampodium percussum, Melampodium argophyllum, Melampodium sinuatum, Melampodium aureum, Melampodium tepicense, Melampodium paniculatum, Melampodium montanum, Melampodium mimulifolium, Melampodium appendiculatum, Melampodium nayaritense, Melampodium cinerascens, Melampodium parvulum, Melampodium perfoliatum, Melampodium arenicola, Melampodium dicoelocarpum, Melampodium cupulatum, Melampodium sericeum, Melampodium cinereum, Melampodium mayfieldii, Melampodium sinaloense, Melampodium bibracteatum, Melampodium moctezumum, Melampodium elottianum,

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,