Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elottianum
ID:
1334398

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 98(1): 26 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346852



Common Names

  • Melampodium Elottianum
  • Elottianum Melampodium
  • Elottian's Melampodium


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Description

Melampodium elottianum (also called 'Elottianum Melampodium', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in South America. It has thin, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium elottianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melampodium elottianum is a small, white to yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium elottianum is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Melampodium elottianum

Melampodium elottianum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Melampodium elottianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium elottianum?

Melampodium elottianum

What is the common name of Melampodium elottianum?

Elottianum Melampodium

What is the natural habitat of Melampodium elottianum?

Tropical forests of Colombia

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,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.