Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
elatius
ID:
452004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut. ex Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 481 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451336



Common Names

  • Melampyrum elatius
  • Elatius Melampyrum
  • Melampyrum


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Description

Melampyrum elatius (also called Tall Cow-wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Melampyrum elatius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melampyrum elatius is a yellow, five-lobed corolla, with a calyx of five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampyrum elatius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize twice a year. Prune in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Melampyrum elatius

Melampyrum elatius is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Melampyrum elatius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampyrum elatius?

Melampyrum elatius

What are the common names of Melampyrum elatius?

Tall Cow-wheat, Tall Cow-wheat

What is the natural habitat of Melampyrum elatius?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805662-1: 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].