Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
115117

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 605 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114446

Common Names

  • Sphaeropteris sipapoensis
  • Sphaeropteris
  • Sipapoensis

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Description

Melampodium cinerascens (also called Ashy Melampodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has white-yellow flowers. It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Melampodium cinerascens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium cinerascens is an annual plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Melampodium cinerascens

Melampodium cinerascens can be found in the southwestern United States, in areas like Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Melampodium cinerascens FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Melampodium cinerascens?

Melampodium cinerascens prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a neutral pH.

How much water does Melampodium cinerascens need?

Melampodium cinerascens requires moderate amounts of water, but can tolerate some drought.

What is the best way to propagate Melampodium cinerascens?

Melampodium cinerascens can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Melampodium genus

Melampodium longipilum, Melampodium longicorne, Melampodium rosei, Melampodium microcephalum, Melampodium gracile, Melampodium northingtonii, Melampodium glabrum, Melampodium longifolium, Melampodium nutans, Melampodium cornutum, Melampodium longifolium, Melampodium linearilobium, Melampodium leucanthum, Melampodium divaricatum, Melampodium americanum, Melampodium tenellum, Melampodium repens, Melampodium costaricense, Melampodium strigosum, Melampodium glabribracteatum, Melampodium pringlei, Melampodium percussum, Melampodium argophyllum, Melampodium sinuatum, Melampodium aureum, Melampodium tepicense, Melampodium paniculatum, Melampodium montanum, Melampodium mimulifolium, Melampodium appendiculatum, Melampodium nayaritense, Melampodium cinerascens, Melampodium parvulum, Melampodium perfoliatum, Melampodium arenicola, Melampodium dicoelocarpum, Melampodium cupulatum, Melampodium sericeum, Melampodium cinereum, Melampodium mayfieldii, Melampodium sinaloense, Melampodium bibracteatum, Melampodium moctezumum, Melampodium elottianum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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