Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 9: 246 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451408
Common Names
- Melampyrum indicum
- Indian Cow-wheat
- Indian Melampyrum
Description
Melampyrum indicum (also called Indian Cow Wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to India, and grows in grassy meadows, alpine meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Melampyrum indicum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, star-shaped, 5-lobed. Seed: small, dark-brown, kidney-shaped. Seedlings: oval-shaped, with short, hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melampyrum indicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Melampyrum indicum
Melampyrum indicum is found in Europe and western Asia.
Melampyrum indicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampyrum indicum?
Melampyrum indicum
What is the common name of Melampyrum indicum?
Indian Cow-wheat
What is the natural habitat of Melampyrum indicum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open forests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805678-1: 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].