Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montanum
ID:
84478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 64 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083807

Common Names

  • Melampodium
  • Blackfoot Daisy
  • Montana Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Melampodium liebmannii Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [unknown]
  • Melampodium montanum montanum [unknown]
  • Melampodium liebmannii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Melampodium montanum viridulum Stuessy [deprecated]

Description

Melampodium montanum (also called Blackfoot Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads with many disc florets. It grows in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melampodium montanum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium montanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. To propagate, sow the seeds in late spring or early summer in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should emerge in 1-2 weeks. Once established, the plants will self-seed and can spread quickly.

Where to Find Melampodium montanum

Melampodium montanum is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Melampodium montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampodium montanum?

Melampodium montanum

Where is Melampodium montanum found?

Melampodium montanum is found in South America, mainly in Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Melampodium montanum?

Melampodium montanum is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves.

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-40280: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.