Melanoseris macrocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
1043769
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Shih) N.Kilian & J.W.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 221 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043107
Common Names
- Large-headed Melanoseris
- Large-headed Lettuce
- Large-headed Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melanoseris macrocephala (also called Large-Headed Melanoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has large, spoon-shaped leaves with toothed margins and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melanoseris macrocephala is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melanoseris macrocephala has small yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Melanoseris macrocephala can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Melanoseris macrocephala
Melanoseris macrocephala can be found in the Himalayas of India.
Species in the Melanoseris genus
Melanoseris lessertiana, Melanoseris cyanea, Melanoseris yunnanensis, Melanoseris rhombiformis, Melanoseris macrantha, Melanoseris ciliata, Melanoseris beesiana, Melanoseris hirsuta, Melanoseris sichuanensis, Melanoseris taliensis, Melanoseris henryi, Melanoseris macrocephala, Melanoseris atropurpurea, Melanoseris leiolepis, Melanoseris likiangensis, Melanoseris pectiniformis, Melanoseris tenuis, Melanoseris graciliflora, Melanoseris leptantha, Melanoseris macrorhiza, Melanoseris violifolia, Melanoseris bracteata, Melanoseris souliei, Melanoseris brunoniana, Melanoseris decipiens, Melanoseris filicina, Melanoseris kashmiriana, Melanoseris lahulensis, Melanoseris polyclada, Melanoseris qinghaica, Melanoseris bonatii, Melanoseris dolichophylla, Melanoseris monocephala,
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 tro-100376480: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Jian Wen Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Zhang' in the authors string.