Status:
valid
Authors:
Strother
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Madroño 23: 358, fig. 1 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043083
Common Names
- Chrysanthellum Pilzii
- Pilzii Chrysanthellum
- Alpine Chrysanthellum
Description
Chrysanthellum pilzii (also called Pilz's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Himalayas, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are yellow-white.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysanthellum pilzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food flavoring agent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysanthellum pilzii has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysanthellum pilzii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Chrysanthellum pilzii
Chrysanthellum pilzii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.
Chrysanthellum pilzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysanthellum pilzii?
Chrysanthellum pilzii
What type of plant is Chrysanthellum pilzii?
It is an herb
Where is Chrysanthellum pilzii found?
It is found in Turkey
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,