Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
38484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling & S.W.Liu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 3: 59 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037813

Common Names

  • Obovatum Cremanthodium
  • Cremanthodium Obovatum
  • Obovate Cremanthodium

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Description

Cremanthodium obovatum (also called 'Oval-leafed Cremanthodium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium obovatum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremanthodium obovatum is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium obovatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and allowed to overwinter before transplanting in the spring.

Where to Find Cremanthodium obovatum

Cremanthodium obovatum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and chaparral.

Cremanthodium obovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium obovatum?

Cremanthodium obovatum

What is the common name of Cremanthodium obovatum?

Oval-leaved Cremanthodium

What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium obovatum?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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-136566: Based on the initial data import
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.