Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macranthum
ID:
452088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murata

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 43: 151 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451420



Common Names

  • Melampyrum macranthum
  • Large-flowered Cow-wheat
  • Large-flowered Melampyrum


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Description

Melampyrum macranthum (also called Large-flowered Cow Wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to Central Europe, and grows in grassy meadows, alpine meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melampyrum macranthum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, star-shaped, 5-lobed. Seed: small, dark-brown, kidney-shaped. Seedlings: oval-shaped, with short, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampyrum macranthum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melampyrum macranthum

Melampyrum macranthum is found in Europe and western Asia.

Melampyrum macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampyrum macranthum?

Melampyrum macranthum

What is the common name of Melampyrum macranthum?

Large-flowered Cow Wheat

What is the family of Melampyrum macranthum?

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

Gen Murata (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:971133-1: 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].