Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
costaricense
ID:
44784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stuessy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 22: 118, fig. 7 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044113

Common Names

  • Melampodium costaricense
  • Costa Rican Melampodium
  • Costa Rican Blackfoot Daisy

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Description

Melampodium costaricense (also called blackfoot daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium costaricense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium costaricense has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium costaricense is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate by seed, which should be sown in a sunny spot in early spring. The soil should be well-drained and light. The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Melampodium costaricense

Melampodium costaricense is native to Central America. It can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.

Melampodium costaricense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium costaricense?

Melampodium costaricense

What is the common name of Melampodium costaricense?

Costa Rican Melampodium

Where is Melampodium costaricense found?

Melampodium costaricense is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142672: Based on the initial data import
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.