Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20(2): 214 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094083
Common Names
- Small Chrysanthellum
- Chrysanthellum pusillum
- Small Chrysanthellum Daisy
Description
Chrysanthellum pusillum (also called Small-flowered chrysanthellum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysanthellum pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysanthellum pusillum is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysanthellum pusillum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or seeds.
Where to Find Chrysanthellum pusillum
Chrysanthellum pusillum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Chrysanthellum pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysanthellum pusillum?
Chrysanthellum pusillum
What is the common name of Chrysanthellum pusillum?
Small Chrysanthellum
What is the natural habitat of Chrysanthellum pusillum?
Dry grassland and rocky slopes
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,