Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cristatum
ID:
1600460

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 605 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200039109



Common Names

  • Crested Cow-Wheat
  • Crested Melampyrum
  • Crested Cow-Wheat


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Description

Melampyrum cristatum (also called Crested Cow-Wheat, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It has a single stem with a few branches and small, yellow flowers. It is native to North Africa and the Middle East, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melampyrum cristatum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampyrum cristatum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampyrum cristatum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during periods of prolonged drought. It is best grown in a sheltered spot as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Melampyrum cristatum

Melampyrum cristatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Melampyrum cristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampyrum cristatum?

Melampyrum cristatum

What is the common name of Melampyrum cristatum?

Crested cow-wheat

What is the family of Melampyrum cristatum?

Orobanchaceae

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:805650-1: 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].