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
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.
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 Chrysanthellum genus
Chrysanthellum filiforme,
Chrysanthellum pinnatisectum,
Chrysanthellum americanum,
Chrysanthellum integrifolium,
Chrysanthellum pilzii,
Chrysanthellum indicum,
Chrysanthellum michoacanum,
Chrysanthellum involutum,
Chrysanthellum perennans,
Chrysanthellum tamaulipense,
Chrysanthellum pusillum,
Chrysanthellum keilii,
Chrysanthellum fagerlindii,
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,