More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Sunflowers, Bellflowers, and Fanflowers of Zihuatanejo
ORDER ASTERALES
Gold Medallion
Melampodium divaricatum
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Sunflowers, Bellflowers, Fanflowers, and Allies (Order Asterales)
-Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)
-Subfamily Asteroideae
-Tribe Millerieae
-Subtribe Melampodiinae
-Genus Melampodium
-Melampodium divaricatum
Members of the sunflower family, these are rugged plants native to the tropical to subtropical regions. Most species can be found in Mexico. Plants have bundant white or pale yellow daisy flowers with yellow eyes.
Description
• Melampodium divaricatum, commonly known as gold medallion flower or butter daisy, is an annual herb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It has a branching growth habit, opposite, broadly ovate leaves with toothed margins, and numerous small, daisy-like flower heads with bright yellow ray florets surrounding a yellow central disk. The flowers are produced over an extended period in warm weather, giving the plant a cheerful, golden appearance. It readily establishes from seed and is often found growing in disturbed areas.
Range
• Melampodium divaricatum is native to tropical America, including Mexico and Central America, and has spread to other warm regions. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• This species grows in sunny, open habitats, including roadsides, vacant lots, pastures, field margins, and disturbed ground. It thrives in warm conditions and can grow in a range of soils, particularly those that drain well. Its ability to produce abundant seeds allows it to colonize open sites and reappear readily after seasonal rains.
