Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longipilum
ID:
741

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 27: 173 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000070

Common Names

  • Melampodium longipilum
  • Longipilum Melampodium
  • Melampodium

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Synonyms

  • Melampodium villicaule Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Melampodium longipilum (also called Long-haired Melampodium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are linear and have a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium longipilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melampodium longipilum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium longipilum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melampodium longipilum

Melampodium longipilum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Melampodium longipilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium longipilum?

Melampodium longipilum

What is the natural habitat of Melampodium longipilum?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the medicinal uses of Melampodium longipilum?

It is used to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions.

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