Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pinnatifidum
ID:
9406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1142 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008735



Common Names

  • Cremanthodium Pinnatifidum
  • Pinnatifid Cremanthodium
  • Pinnatifid Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Ligularia pinnatifida Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Senecio himalayensis Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Senecio himalayensis Franch. [unknown]

Description

Cremanthodium pinnatifidum (also called Chinese Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, forests, and shrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with leaves that are pinnately divided.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium pinnatifidum is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin irritations, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremanthodium pinnatifidum is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium pinnatifidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Cremanthodium pinnatifidum

Cremanthodium pinnatifidum is native to the Himalayas and western China. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Cremanthodium pinnatifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium pinnatifidum?

Cremanthodium pinnatifidum

What type of plant is Cremanthodium pinnatifidum?

It is an annual herb

Where is Cremanthodium pinnatifidum native to?

It is native to the Himalayas

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-108455: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.