Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassum
ID:
59435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 22: 125 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058764

Common Names

  • Crass Chrysanthemum
  • Chrysanthemum crassum
  • Crass Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Dendranthema crassum (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum japonense crassum Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Chrysanthemum crassum (also called 'Cushion Chrysanthemum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysanthemum crassum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used to make teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysanthemum crassum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysanthemum crassum is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings from healthy plants in the spring or summer and plant in a well-drained soil in full sun. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Chrysanthemum crassum

Chrysanthemum crassum is native to China and can be found in moist, sunny areas. It is available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

Chrysanthemum crassum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysanthemum crassum?

Chrysanthemum crassum

What are the characteristics of Chrysanthemum crassum?

It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and leathery leaves.

What is the habitat of Chrysanthemum crassum?

It grows in dry, rocky areas at high elevations.

Species in the Chrysanthemum genus

Chrysanthemum daucifolium, Chrysanthemum parvifolium, Chrysanthemum rhombifolium, Chrysanthemum integrifolium, Chrysanthemum sinuatum, Chrysanthemum dichrum, Chrysanthemum potentilloides, Chrysanthemum rubellum, Chrysanthemum chanetii, Chrysanthemum ogawae, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum achillaea, Chrysanthemum zawadzkii, Chrysanthemum glabriusculum, Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium, Chrysanthemum ornatum, Chrysanthemum arcticum, Chrysanthemum arisanense, Chrysanthemum indicum, Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, Chrysanthemum vestitum, Chrysanthemum yoshinaganthum, Chrysanthemum morii, Chrysanthemum crassum, Chrysanthemum okiense, Chrysanthemum naktongense, Chrysanthemum horaimontanum, Chrysanthemum shimotomaii, Chrysanthemum chalchingolicum, Chrysanthemum japonicum, Chrysanthemum leucanthum, Chrysanthemum konoanum, Chrysanthemum cuneifolium, Chrysanthemum oreastrum, Chrysanthemum yoshinyanthemum, Chrysanthemum vestitum, Chrysanthemum aphrodite, Chrysanthemum marginatum, Chrysanthemum miyatojimense, Chrysanthemum argyrophyllum, Chrysanthemum yoshinaganthum, Chrysanthemum maximowiczii, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum foliaceum, Chrysanthemum longibracteatum, Chrysanthemum zhuozishanense, Chrysanthemum hypargyreum,

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,