Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
perfoliatum
ID:
120194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(17): 215 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119523



Common Names

  • Perfoliate Melampodium
  • Melampodium Perfoliatum
  • Melampodium Perfoliatum


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Synonyms

  • Alcina perfoliata Cav. [unknown]
  • Polymnia perfoliata Poir. [unknown]
  • Camutia perfoliata Bonat. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Polymnia revoluta Auct. ex Steud. [deprecated]
  • Melampodium connatum ex DC. [unknown]
  • Wedelia perfoliata Willd. [unknown]

Description

Melampodium perfoliatum (also called Perfoliate Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium perfoliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium perfoliatum has small yellow flowers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium perfoliatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Melampodium perfoliatum

Melampodium perfoliatum can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Melampodium perfoliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium perfoliatum?

Melampodium perfoliatum

What is the natural habitat of Melampodium perfoliatum?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

What are the uses of Melampodium perfoliatum?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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