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Authors:
Hance
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1878
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 108 (1878)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085944
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Mountain Chrysanthemum
- Oreastrum Chrysanthemum
- Alpine Chrysanthemum
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Matricaria coreana H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Tanacetum sinchangense Kitam. [unknown]
- Dendranthema sichotense Tzvelev [unknown]
- Dendranthema coreanum (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Vorosch. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum sinchangense Uyeki [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum sichotense (Tzvelev) Vorosch. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum zawadzkii coreanum (Nakai) Y.N.Lee [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum sibiricum alpinum Nakai [unknown]
- Dendranthema sinchangense (Uyeki) Kitam. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum coreanum (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Nakai ex T.Mori [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum sinchangense Ueki [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chrysanthemum oreastrum (also called 'Sea Aster', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chrysanthemum oreastrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chrysanthemum oreastrum has large, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chrysanthemum oreastrum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chrysanthemum oreastrum
                        
                            Chrysanthemum oreastrum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates. It is commonly found in gardens and parks.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chrysanthemum oreastrum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chrysanthemum oreastrum?
Chrysanthemum oreastrum
What is the common name of Chrysanthemum oreastrum?
Mountain Chrysanthemum
What is the family of Chrysanthemum oreastrum?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,