Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sino-oblongatum
ID:
6429

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Good

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlviii. 288 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005758



Common Names

  • Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum
  • Cremanthodium
  • Sino-oblongatum


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Description

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum (also called Chinese thistle, Chinese cotton thistle, and Chinese cotton thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has large, spiny leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum?

Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum

What type of plant is Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum?

It is found in dry, sandy soils

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-105540: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.