Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
strigosum
ID:
57559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stuessy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 74: 51 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056888



Common Names

  • Strigose Daisy
  • Striate Daisy
  • Melampodium Daisy


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Description

Melampodium strigosum (also called White-rayed Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium strigosum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium strigosum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 centimeter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium strigosum is an annual herb that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring.

Where to Find Melampodium strigosum

Melampodium strigosum is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Melampodium strigosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium strigosum?

Melampodium strigosum

What type of plant is Melampodium strigosum?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Melampodium strigosum?

It is native to Mexico

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-15556: Based on the initial data import
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.