Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1043768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) N.Kilian

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 221 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043106

Common Names

  • Henry's Melanoseris
  • Henry's Lettuce
  • Henry's Cudweed

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Description

Melanoseris henryi (also called Henry's Melanoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has large, spoon-shaped leaves with toothed margins and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melanoseris henryi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melanoseris henryi has small yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanoseris henryi can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Melanoseris henryi

Melanoseris henryi can be found in the Himalayas of India.

Species in the Melanoseris genus

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 tro-100376479: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.