Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
himalaicum
ID:
4172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20(1): 64 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003501



Common Names

  • Adenocaulon himalaicum
  • Himalayan Adenocaulon
  • Himalayan Caulanthus


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Synonyms

  • Adenocaulon adhaerescens Maxim. [unknown]
  • Adenocaulon bicolor adhaerescens (Maxim.) Makino [unknown]

Description

Adenocaulon himalaicum (also called Himalayan Adenocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocaulon himalaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenocaulon himalaicum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are pale green, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocaulon himalaicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Adenocaulon himalaicum

Adenocaulon himalaicum is native to the Himalayas.

Adenocaulon himalaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocaulon himalaicum?

Adenocaulon himalaicum

What is the common name of Adenocaulon himalaicum?

Himalayan adenocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Adenocaulon himalaicum?

Mountainous regions of the Himalayas

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