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1753
                
                
                    
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Sp. Pl. : 889 (1753)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
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                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chrysanthemum indicum
- Indian Chrysanthemum
- Chinese Chrysanthemum
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chrysanthemum indicum (also called Indian Chrysanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to East Asia. It is a perennial herb with large, daisy-like flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chrysanthemum indicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat headaches, fever, and sore throats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Chrysanthemum indicum var.  aromaticum (Q.H.Liu & S.F.Zhang) J.M.Wang & Y.T.Wu
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chrysanthemum indicum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chrysanthemum indicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and avoid over-watering.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chrysanthemum indicum
                        
                            Chrysanthemum indicum is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chrysanthemum indicum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chrysanthemum indicum?
Chrysanthemum indicum
What is the common name of Chrysanthemum indicum?
Indian Chrysanthemum
What is the natural habitat of Chrysanthemum indicum?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chrysanthemum genus
                        
                            Chrysanthemum daucifolium, 
Chrysanthemum parvifolium, 
Chrysanthemum rhombifolium, 
Chrysanthemum integrifolium, 
Chrysanthemum sinuatum, 
Chrysanthemum dichrum, 
Chrysanthemum potentilloides, 
Chrysanthemum rubellum, 
Chrysanthemum chanetii, 
Chrysanthemum ogawae, 
Chrysanthemum morifolium, 
Chrysanthemum achillaea, 
Chrysanthemum zawadzkii, 
Chrysanthemum glabriusculum, 
Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium, 
Chrysanthemum ornatum, 
Chrysanthemum arcticum, 
Chrysanthemum arisanense, 
Chrysanthemum indicum, 
Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, 
Chrysanthemum vestitum, 
Chrysanthemum yoshinaganthum, 
Chrysanthemum morii, 
Chrysanthemum crassum, 
Chrysanthemum okiense, 
Chrysanthemum naktongense, 
Chrysanthemum horaimontanum, 
Chrysanthemum shimotomaii, 
Chrysanthemum chalchingolicum, 
Chrysanthemum japonicum, 
Chrysanthemum leucanthum, 
Chrysanthemum konoanum, 
Chrysanthemum cuneifolium, 
Chrysanthemum oreastrum, 
Chrysanthemum yoshinyanthemum, 
Chrysanthemum vestitum, 
Chrysanthemum aphrodite, 
Chrysanthemum marginatum, 
Chrysanthemum miyatojimense, 
Chrysanthemum argyrophyllum, 
Chrysanthemum yoshinaganthum, 
Chrysanthemum maximowiczii, 
Chrysanthemum morifolium, 
Chrysanthemum foliaceum, 
Chrysanthemum longibracteatum, 
Chrysanthemum zhuozishanense, 
Chrysanthemum hypargyreum,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,