Melampyrum ciliatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
1598466
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 176 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048574
Common Names
- Melampyrum Ciliatum
- Ciliate Cowwheat
- Cowwheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melampyrum ciliatum (also called African cow-wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has small white flowers and hairy leaves. It grows in dry woodlands, savannas and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melampyrum ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampyrum ciliatum is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, with two small leaves and a thin stem.
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Melampyrum ciliatum is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Melampyrum ciliatum
Melampyrum ciliatum can be found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia.
Melampyrum ciliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampyrum ciliatum?
Melampyrum ciliatum
What is the common name of Melampyrum ciliatum?
Fringed Cow-wheat
What is the natural habitat of Melampyrum ciliatum?
Temperate regions of Europe
Species in the Melampyrum genus
Melampyrum yezoense, Melampyrum viviscense, Melampyrum chlorostachyum, Melampyrum chinense, Melampyrum burnatii, Melampyrum caucasicum, Melampyrum elatius, Melampyrum dolosum, Melampyrum aphraditis, Melampyrum subalpinum, Melampyrum stenophyllum, Melampyrum knetschii, Melampyrum indicum, Melampyrum mulkijanianii, Melampyrum macranthum, Melampyrum lineare, Melampyrum pratense, Melampyrum arvense, Melampyrum alboffanum, Melampyrum polonicum, Melampyrum roseum, Melampyrum saxosum, Melampyrum setaceum, Melampyrum laxum, Melampyrum koreanum, Melampyrum bihariense, Melampyrum doerfleri, Melampyrum fimbriatum, Melampyrum heracleoticum, Melampyrum hoermannianum, Melampyrum italicum, Melampyrum scardicum, Melampyrum trichocalicinum, Melampyrum variegatum, Melampyrum vaudense, Melampyrum velebiticum, Melampyrum sylvaticum, Melampyrum ciliatum, Melampyrum cristatum, Melampyrum barbatum, Melampyrum nemorosum, Melampyrum lineare, Melampyrum velebiticum,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805645-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].