Melampodium glabrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
14174
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 139 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013503
Common Names
- Melampodium Glabrum
- Blackfoot Daisy
- Gulf Coast Blackfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melampodium glabrum (also called Blackfoot Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and has white flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Melampodium glabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampodium glabrum is a yellow disc floret, with a black center. The seed is an achene, which is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Melampodium glabrum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Melampodium glabrum
Melampodium glabrum is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Melampodium glabrum FAQ
What type of soil does Melampodium glabrum prefer?
Melampodium glabrum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What type of climate does Melampodium glabrum prefer?
Melampodium glabrum prefers a warm, dry climate.
How much water does Melampodium glabrum need?
Melampodium glabrum needs very little water.
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-113061: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.