Status:
valid
Authors:
Ludlow
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 5(5): 278 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076934
Common Names
- Cremanthodium bhutanicum
- Bhutan Cremanthodium
- Bhutan Ragwort
Description
Cremanthodium bhutanicum (also called Cremanthodium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, where it is found in open woodlands and scrublands. Its leaves are small, linear and green in colour, and its flowers are small, yellow and clustered in groups of 1-3.
Uses & Benefits
Cremanthodium bhutanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremanthodium bhutanicum is yellow, with a black center, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremanthodium bhutanicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Cremanthodium bhutanicum
Cremanthodium bhutanicum can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Cremanthodium bhutanicum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium bhutanicum?
Cremanthodium bhutanicum is native to the Himalayas.
What is the size of Cremanthodium bhutanicum?
Cremanthodium bhutanicum typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the flowering period of Cremanthodium bhutanicum?
Cremanthodium bhutanicum typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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,