Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Yamaz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 64: 121 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450858
Common Names
- Melampyrum yezoense
- Yezoense Melampyrum
- Mountain Melampyrum
Description
Melampyrum yezoense (also called Yezo Melampyrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, up to 3 cm long, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Melampyrum yezoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampyrum yezoense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melampyrum yezoense is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Melampyrum yezoense
Melampyrum yezoense is native to Japan. It is often found in moist, shady forests, and along roadsides.
Melampyrum yezoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampyrum yezoense?
Melampyrum yezoense
What is the common name of Melampyrum yezoense?
Yezo cow-wheat
Where is Melampyrum yezoense native to?
Eastern Asia
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:937298-1: 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].