Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 293 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079913
Common Names
- Chrysanthellum perennans
- Perennial Chrysanthemum
- Chrysanthemum Weed
Description
Chrysanthellum perennans (also called perennial chrysanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single erect stem with yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysanthellum perennans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysanthellum perennans has yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green seed head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysanthellum perennans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Chrysanthellum perennans
Chrysanthellum perennans can be found in the western United States, primarily in California.
Chrysanthellum perennans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysanthellum perennans?
Chrysanthellum perennans
What is the common name of Chrysanthellum perennans?
Perennial Chrysanthemum
What is the natural habitat of Chrysanthellum perennans?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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,