Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 2, 3: 144 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075425
Common Names
- Blackfoot Daisy
- Melampodium
- Dwarf Sunflower
Description
Melampodium sinuatum (also called Blackfoot Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Melampodium sinuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampodium sinuatum is a yellow daisy-like flower, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melampodium sinuatum is an annual herb that is propagated from seeds. It can be cultivated in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Melampodium sinuatum
Melampodium sinuatum is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Melampodium sinuatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampodium sinuatum?
Melampodium sinuatum
What is the common name of Melampodium sinuatum?
Wavy-leaved Melampodium
What is the habitat of Melampodium sinuatum?
It is found in dry, open habitats in Mexico and Central America
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,