Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
viviscense
ID:
451529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 38: 604 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450861



Common Names

  • Melampyrum viviscense
  • Viviscense Melampyrum
  • Mountain Melampyrum


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Description

Melampyrum viviscense (also called Viviscent Melampyrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, up to 3 cm long, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melampyrum viviscense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melampyrum viviscense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampyrum viviscense is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Melampyrum viviscense

Melampyrum viviscense is native to Japan. It is often found in moist, shady forests, and along roadsides.

Melampyrum viviscense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampyrum viviscense?

Melampyrum viviscense

What is the common name of Melampyrum viviscense?

Viviparous cow-wheat

Where is Melampyrum viviscense native to?

Eastern Asia

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

Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805749-1: 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].