Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
melanolepis
ID:
20583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Buhse) Pobed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 490, in obs. (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019912



Common Names

  • Tripleurospermum
  • Mayweed
  • Strawflower


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Synonyms

  • Chamaemelum melanolepis Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
  • Tripleurospermum caucasicum melanolepis (Boiss. & Buhse) Podlech [unknown]

Description

Tripleurospermum melanolepis (also called Scentless Mayweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tripleurospermum melanolepis is used in traditional medicine and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tripleurospermum melanolepis is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripleurospermum melanolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tripleurospermum melanolepis

Tripleurospermum melanolepis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Tripleurospermum melanolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripleurospermum melanolepis?

Tripleurospermum melanolepis

What is the common name of Tripleurospermum melanolepis?

Black-scaled Mayweed

Where is Tripleurospermum melanolepis native to?

Europe

Species in the Tripleurospermum genus

Tripleurospermum microcephalum, Tripleurospermum tempskyanum, Tripleurospermum szovitsii, Tripleurospermum conoclinum, Tripleurospermum disciforme, Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum, Tripleurospermum inodorum, Tripleurospermum homogamum, Tripleurospermum rosellum, Tripleurospermum melanolepis, Tripleurospermum baytopianum, Tripleurospermum auriculatum, Tripleurospermum breviradiatum, Tripleurospermum hookeri, Tripleurospermum subpolare, Tripleurospermum rupestre, Tripleurospermum hygrophilum, Tripleurospermum callosum, Tripleurospermum tenuifolium, Tripleurospermum kotschyi, Tripleurospermum maritimum, Tripleurospermum parviflorum, Tripleurospermum caucasicum, Tripleurospermum elongatum, Tripleurospermum heterolepis, Tripleurospermum monticola, Tripleurospermum fissurale, Tripleurospermum decipiens, Tripleurospermum anchialense, Tripleurospermum froedinii, Tripleurospermum microcephalum, Tripleurospermum repens, Tripleurospermum pichleri, Tripleurospermum limosum, Tripleurospermum disciformis, Tripleurospermum grandiflorum, Tripleurospermum transcaucasicum, Tripleurospermum sannineum, Tripleurospermum sevanense, Tripleurospermum corymbosum, Tripleurospermum ziganaense, Tripleurospermum griersonii, Tripleurospermum insularum,

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-119250: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.
Yevgenia Pobedimova (1898-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pobed.' in the authors string.