Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
7495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Puttock

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 7(6): 577 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006824



Common Names

  • Cremnothamnus thomsonii
  • Thomson's Rockrose
  • Thomson's Cremnothamnus


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Synonyms

  • Ozothamnus thomsonii (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
  • Helichrysum thomsonii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Cremnothamnus thomsonii (also called Thomson's Cremnothamnus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It is a member of the Rosaceae family and has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cremnothamnus thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremnothamnus thomsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremnothamnus thomsonii is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Cremnothamnus thomsonii

Cremnothamnus thomsonii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Cremnothamnus thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremnothamnus thomsonii?

Cremnothamnus thomsonii

What is the common name of Cremnothamnus thomsonii?

Thomson's Cremnothamnus

What is the habitat of Cremnothamnus thomsonii?

It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats

Species in the Cremnothamnus genus

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-106586: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Christopher Francis Puttock (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puttock' in the authors string.