Melampyrum koreanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koreanum
ID:
1319781
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.J.Kim & S.M.Yun
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 42: 48 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332235
Common Names
- Melampyrum Koreanum
- Korean Melampyrum
- Korean Melampyrum Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melampyrum koreanum (also called Korean Cow-wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Korea and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melampyrum koreanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampyrum koreanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melampyrum koreanum is a perennial herb native to Korea. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Melampyrum koreanum
Melampyrum koreanum is native to Korea and Japan.
Melampyrum koreanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampyrum koreanum?
Melampyrum koreanum
What is the common name of Melampyrum koreanum?
Korean Cow-wheat
Where is Melampyrum koreanum found?
It is found in India.
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
Ki Joong Kim (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.J.Kim' in the authors string.
Seok Min Yun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Yun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117130-1: 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].