Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nanum
ID:
39534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) W.W.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 14: 118. 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038863



Common Names

  • Nanum Cremanthodium
  • Nanum Daisy
  • Nanum Fleabane


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Description

Cremanthodium nanum (also called 'Dwarf Cudweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in grassland, heathland, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium nanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremanthodium nanum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center, and it produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium nanum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cremanthodium nanum

Cremanthodium nanum is native to North America and can be found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Cremanthodium nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium nanum?

Cremanthodium nanum

What type of plant is Cremanthodium nanum?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium nanum?

It is found in dry open places, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-137576: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.