Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
indicum
ID:
44279

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 5: 631. 1836 [1-10 Oct 1836]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043608



Common Names

  • Indian Chrysanthellum
  • Indian Daisy
  • Indian Marguerite


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthellum argentinum Ariza & Cerana [deprecated]
  • Chrysanthellum indicum indicum [unknown]

Description

Chrysanthellum indicum (also called the Indian Chrysanthellum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysanthellum indicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysanthellum indicum sub. indicum
Chrysanthellum indicum sub. afroamericanum B.L.Turner
Chrysanthellum indicum var. mexicanum (Greenm.) B.L.Turner
Chrysanthellum indicum var. madagascarense B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysanthellum indicum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysanthellum indicum is a perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chrysanthellum indicum

Chrysanthellum indicum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Chrysanthellum indicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysanthellum indicum?

Chrysanthellum indicum

What is the common name of Chrysanthellum indicum?

Indian Chrysanthellum

What is the habitat of Chrysanthellum indicum?

It is found in moist, shady areas

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,