Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pilzii
ID:
43754

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-141677: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.