Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 619 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121337
Common Names
- Blackfoot Daisy
- Black-eyed Daisy
- Dwarf Melampodium
Description
Melampodium dicoelocarpum (also called Two-lobed Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 m, with a few specimens reaching up to 1 m. Its leaves are deeply lobed, measuring 4–10 cm in length and 2–6 cm in width.
Uses & Benefits
Melampodium dicoelocarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampodium dicoelocarpum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melampodium dicoelocarpum is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Melampodium dicoelocarpum
Melampodium dicoelocarpum is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.
Melampodium dicoelocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampodium dicoelocarpum?
Melampodium dicoelocarpum
What is the common name of Melampodium dicoelocarpum?
Two-winged melampodium
What is the growth habit of Melampodium dicoelocarpum?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers
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,