Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Shih) Ze H.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 8(12): e82692 (18) (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337872
Common Names
- Melanoseris dolichophylla
- Long-Leaf Melanoseris
- Long-Leaf-Melanoseris
Description
Melanoseris dolichophylla (also called Long-leaved Melanoseris, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is an erect plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Melanoseris dolichophylla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Melanoseris dolichophylla are small and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanoseris dolichophylla is a terrestrial aroid native to the cloud forests of Peru. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich, medium-grade potting mix. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Melanoseris dolichophylla
Melanoseris dolichophylla is native to the Mediterranean region.
Melanoseris dolichophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanoseris dolichophylla?
Melanoseris dolichophylla
What type of plant is Melanoseris dolichophylla?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Melanoseris dolichophylla native to?
It is native to India.
Species in the Melanoseris genus
Melanoseris lessertiana,
Melanoseris cyanea,
Melanoseris yunnanensis,
Melanoseris rhombiformis,
Melanoseris macrantha,
Melanoseris ciliata,
Melanoseris beesiana,
Melanoseris hirsuta,
Melanoseris sichuanensis,
Melanoseris taliensis,
Melanoseris henryi,
Melanoseris macrocephala,
Melanoseris atropurpurea,
Melanoseris leiolepis,
Melanoseris likiangensis,
Melanoseris pectiniformis,
Melanoseris tenuis,
Melanoseris graciliflora,
Melanoseris leptantha,
Melanoseris macrorhiza,
Melanoseris violifolia,
Melanoseris bracteata,
Melanoseris souliei,
Melanoseris brunoniana,
Melanoseris decipiens,
Melanoseris filicina,
Melanoseris kashmiriana,
Melanoseris lahulensis,
Melanoseris polyclada,
Melanoseris qinghaica,
Melanoseris bonatii,
Melanoseris dolichophylla,
Melanoseris monocephala,
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.
Ze Huan Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ze H.Wang' in the authors string.