Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
italae
ID:
451514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 482 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450846



Common Names

  • Melanospermum italae
  • Itala's Melanospermum
  • Mountain Melanospermum


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Description

Melanospermum italae (also called Italian Melanospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, up to 4 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melanospermum italae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanospermum italae is a white or pale pink umbel, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanospermum italae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. 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 cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot of moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Melanospermum italae

Melanospermum italae can be found in moist meadows, streambanks and other wet areas in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Melanospermum italae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanospermum italae?

Melanospermum italae

What is the common name of Melanospermum italae?

Italian Melanospermum

What is the natural habitat of Melanospermum italae?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936611-1: 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].