Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aphraditis
ID:
452031

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.B.Zhou & X.H.Guo

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 23: 263 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451363

Common Names

  • Melampyrum aphraditis
  • Aphradite Cow-wheat
  • Aphrodite Cow-wheat

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Description

Melampyrum aphraditis (also called Aphrodite Cow-wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Melampyrum aphraditis has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for treating digestive and respiratory ailments. It has also been used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melampyrum aphraditis is a yellow, five-lobed corolla, with a calyx of five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melampyrum aphraditis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take two to three years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Melampyrum aphraditis

Melampyrum aphraditis is found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Hungary, and Romania.

Melampyrum aphraditis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melampyrum aphraditis?

Melampyrum aphraditis

What is the common name of Melampyrum aphraditis?

Aphraditis Cow-wheat

What is the natural habitat of Melampyrum aphraditis?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woods

Species in the Melampyrum genus

Melampyrum yezoense, Melampyrum viviscense, Melampyrum chlorostachyum, Melampyrum chinense, Melampyrum burnatii, Melampyrum caucasicum, Melampyrum elatius, Melampyrum dolosum, Melampyrum aphraditis, Melampyrum subalpinum, Melampyrum stenophyllum, Melampyrum knetschii, Melampyrum indicum, Melampyrum mulkijanianii, Melampyrum macranthum, Melampyrum lineare, Melampyrum pratense, Melampyrum arvense, Melampyrum alboffanum, Melampyrum polonicum, Melampyrum roseum, Melampyrum saxosum, Melampyrum setaceum, Melampyrum laxum, Melampyrum koreanum, Melampyrum bihariense, Melampyrum doerfleri, Melampyrum fimbriatum, Melampyrum heracleoticum, Melampyrum hoermannianum, Melampyrum italicum, Melampyrum scardicum, Melampyrum trichocalicinum, Melampyrum variegatum, Melampyrum vaudense, Melampyrum velebiticum, Melampyrum sylvaticum, Melampyrum ciliatum, Melampyrum cristatum, Melampyrum barbatum, Melampyrum nemorosum, Melampyrum lineare, Melampyrum velebiticum,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Xin Hu Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Guo' in the authors string.
Shou Biao Zhou (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70029678-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].