Status:
valid
Authors:
R.D.Good
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlviii. 282 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063498
Common Names
- Atrocapitatum Cremanthemum
- Atrocapitatum Gnaphalium
- Atrocapitatum Senecio
Description
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum (also called Yellow-headed Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum var. brachytrichum (Y.Ling & S.W.Liu) L.Wang, C.Ren & Q.E.Yang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-20°C.
Where to Find Cremanthodium atrocapitatum
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum can be found in the Himalayas.
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium atrocapitatum?
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum
Where is Cremanthodium atrocapitatum found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
What type of plant is Cremanthodium atrocapitatum?
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum is an annual herb.
Species in the Cremanthodium genus
Cremanthodium smithianum,
Cremanthodium delavayi,
Cremanthodium glandulipilosum,
Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum,
Cremanthodium brunneopilosum,
Cremanthodium pinnatifidum,
Cremanthodium microphyllum,
Cremanthodium nobile,
Cremanthodium conaense,
Cremanthodium campanulatum,
Cremanthodium sagittifolium,
Cremanthodium potaninii,
Cremanthodium pseudo-oblongatum,
Cremanthodium nervosum,
Cremanthodium variifolium,
Cremanthodium trilobum,
Cremanthodium phyllodineum,
Cremanthodium oblongatum,
Cremanthodium forrestii,
Cremanthodium brachychaetum,
Cremanthodium pinnatisectum,
Cremanthodium obovatum,
Cremanthodium daochengense,
Cremanthodium nanum,
Cremanthodium microglossum,
Cremanthodium pulchrum,
Cremanthodium bupleurifolium,
Cremanthodium discoideum,
Cremanthodium spathulifolium,
Cremanthodium ellisii,
Cremanthodium arnicoides,
Cremanthodium suave,
Cremanthodium atrocapitatum,
Cremanthodium laciniatum,
Cremanthodium laciniatum,
Cremanthodium glaucum,
Cremanthodium reniforme,
Cremanthodium pilosum,
Cremanthodium nepalense,
Cremanthodium palmatum,
Cremanthodium chungdienense,
Cremanthodium cyclaminanthum,
Cremanthodium angustifolium,
Cremanthodium bhutanicum,
Cremanthodium lineare,
Cremanthodium bulbilliferum,
Cremanthodium principis,
Cremanthodium dissectum,
Cremanthodium campanulatum,
Cremanthodium botrycephalum,
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,