Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Liu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 7: 29 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067713
Common Names
- Cremanthodium
- Pilosum
- Cremanthodium Pilosum
Description
Cremanthodium pilosum (also called Hairy Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cremanthodium pilosum is a flowering plant with ornamental uses. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant in gardens, and its bright yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremanthodium pilosum is a yellow star-shaped head with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are long and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremanthodium pilosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cremanthodium pilosum
Cremanthodium pilosum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu.
Cremanthodium pilosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium pilosum?
Cremanthodium pilosum
Where does Cremanthodium pilosum grow?
Cremanthodium pilosum grows in moist, grassy areas.
What type of plant is Cremanthodium pilosum?
Cremanthodium pilosum is a perennial herb.
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,