Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mayfieldii
ID:
137658

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 136, fig. 1 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136987



Common Names

  • Mayfield's Melampodium
  • Yellowtop
  • Golden Daisy


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Description

Melampodium mayfieldii (also called Mayfield's Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium mayfieldii is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium mayfieldii flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium mayfieldii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Melampodium mayfieldii

Melampodium mayfieldii is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and meadows.

Melampodium mayfieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium mayfieldii?

Melampodium mayfieldii

What is the common name of Melampodium mayfieldii?

Mayfield's Melampodium

What is the habitat of Melampodium mayfieldii?

Dry, sandy soils and gypsum outcrops

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-97687: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.