Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1043759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Shih) N.Kilian & Ze H.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 219 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043097

Common Names

  • Yunnan Melanoseris
  • Yunnan Lettuce
  • Yunnan Cudweed

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Uses & Benefits

Melanoseris yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanoseris yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

Melanoseris yunnanensis 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-100376465: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Ze Huan Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ze H.Wang' in the authors string.