Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalense
ID:
67339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 234 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066668



Common Names

  • Carpesium nepalense
  • Nepalense Carpesium
  • Nepal Carpesium


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Synonyms

  • Carpesium acutum Hayata [unknown]
  • Carpesium cernuum nepalense (Less.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Carpesium nepalense nepalense [unknown]

Description

Carpesium nepalense (also called Nepal Carpesium, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayas, and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a purple center.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium nepalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carpesium nepalense var. ciliatum (Hook.f.) Sarv.Kumar
Carpesium nepalense var. nilagiricum (Clarke) Sarv.Kumar
Carpesium nepalense var. glandulosum (Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke) Qaiser & Abid
Carpesium nepalense var. ciliatum (Hook.f.) S.Kumar
Carpesium nepalense var. pedunculosa (Clarke) Sarv.Kumar
Carpesium nepalense var. lanatum (Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Cl.) Kitam.
Carpesium nepalense var. griffithii (Hook.f.) Sarv.Kumar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpesium nepalense has small yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium nepalense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Nepal. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.

Where to Find Carpesium nepalense

Carpesium nepalense is native to the Himalayan region of Nepal. It can be found in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Carpesium nepalense FAQ

What are the common names of Carpesium nepalense?

Nepal Carpesium, Nepal Carp

What is the natural habitat of Carpesium nepalense?

Carpesium nepalense is native to Nepal and grows in moist, grassy areas.

What is the growth habit of Carpesium nepalense?

Carpesium nepalense is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

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