Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
26212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2(2): 271 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025541



Common Names

  • Melampodium leucanthum
  • Leucanthum Melampodium
  • Melampodium


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Description

Melampodium leucanthum (also called White-flowered melampodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium leucanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium leucanthum has small, white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium leucanthum is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Melampodium leucanthum

Melampodium leucanthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m.

Melampodium leucanthum FAQ

What are the common uses of Melampodium leucanthum?

Melampodium leucanthum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

What is the optimal temperature for Melampodium leucanthum?

Melampodium leucanthum prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

What is the ideal soil type for Melampodium leucanthum?

Melampodium leucanthum prefers well-draining, sandy soils with a pH of 6-7.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-124679: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.