Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Mélanges Biol. Bull. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 11: 236 (-237) (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121861
Common Names
- Cremanthodium
- Humile
- Cottonweed
Synonyms
- Senecio kansuensis Franch. [unknown]
- Cremanthodium comptum W.W.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Cremanthodium humile (also called Dwarf Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to California. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cremanthodium humile is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremanthodium humile is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremanthodium humile is an evergreen shrub that is native to California. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cremanthodium humile
Cremanthodium humile can be found in the western United States, especially in California.
Cremanthodium humile FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Cremanthodium humile?
Cremanthodium humile prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
How often should I water Cremanthodium humile?
Cremanthodium humile should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. It is important to avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot.
What type of fertilizer should I use for Cremanthodium humile?
A balanced fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 can be used to fertilize Cremanthodium humile. It should be applied once a month during the growing season.
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,