Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
northingtonii
ID:
13158

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 445, fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012487



Common Names

  • Northington's Melampodium
  • Melampodium
  • Northington's Blackfoot Daisy


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Description

Melampodium northingtonii (also called Northington's Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium northingtonii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Melampodium northingtonii flower is a bright yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium northingtonii is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Melampodium northingtonii

Melampodium northingtonii can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.

Melampodium northingtonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium northingtonii?

Melampodium northingtonii

What are the common names of Melampodium northingtonii?

Northington's Melampodium

What is the habitat of Melampodium northingtonii?

Dry open woods, pastures, and roadsides

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-112089: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.