Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
15817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cerv. ex Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 6: 333. 1803

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015146



Common Names

  • Melampodium
  • Long-leaf Melampodium
  • Long-leaved Melampodium


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Description

Melampodium longifolium (also called 'Longleaf Melampodium', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium longifolium is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as a border plant in gardens. Its flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil, and its leaves can be used to make a tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium longifolium has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium longifolium is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melampodium longifolium

Melampodium longifolium can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas and east to Louisiana.

Melampodium longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium longifolium?

Melampodium longifolium

What are the common names of Melampodium longifolium?

Long-Leaved Melampodium

What is the growth habit of Melampodium longifolium?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Vicente Cervantes (1758-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232110-1: Based on the initial data import