Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
42153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sessé & Moc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mexic. : 196 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041482

Common Names

  • Melampodium Repens
  • Creeping Melampodium
  • Creeping Blackfoot

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Description

Melampodium repens (also called 'Blackfoot Daisy', 'Blackfoot Plant' and 'Dwarf Sunflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a perennial herb with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in desert regions.

Uses & Benefits

Melampodium repens is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in xeriscaping and other low-water landscaping projects. It is also used as a ground cover, and its bright yellow flowers make it an attractive addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melampodium repens has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampodium repens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Melampodium repens

Melampodium repens can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Melampodium repens FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Melampodium repens?

Melampodium repens prefers well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Melampodium repens?

Melampodium repens prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much sunlight does Melampodium repens need?

Melampodium repens prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-140113: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.