Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
36243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 191 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035572



Common Names

  • Cremanthodium Forrestii
  • Forrest's Cudweed
  • Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Cremanthodium lobatum Grierson [unknown]

Description

Cremanthodium forrestii (also called Forrest's Cudweed, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in the Himalayas and Southwest China. It grows in grassy meadows and open woodlands, typically at elevations of 2,000-4,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium forrestii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cremanthodium forrestii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium forrestii is an evergreen shrub that is native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Cremanthodium forrestii

Cremanthodium forrestii is native to China and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.

Cremanthodium forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium forrestii?

Cremanthodium forrestii

What is the common name of Cremanthodium forrestii?

Forrest's Coneflower

What is the habitat of Cremanthodium forrestii?

Cremanthodium forrestii is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in western China

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,

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