Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
77012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. i. 33 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076341

Common Names

  • White Daisy
  • Oxeye Daisy
  • Marguerite Daisy

Searching for Chrysanthemum leucanthum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Dendranthema leucanthum (Makino) H.Koyama [unknown]

Description

Chrysanthemum leucanthum (also called White Chrysanthemum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It has small, dark green leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysanthemum leucanthum is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional Chinese medicine, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysanthemum leucanthum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Chrysanthemum leucanthum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysanthemum leucanthum is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be about 10 cm long. Plant the cuttings in well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Chrysanthemum leucanthum

Chrysanthemum leucanthum is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Chrysanthemum leucanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysanthemum leucanthum?

Chrysanthemum leucanthum

What type of plant is Chrysanthemum leucanthum?

It is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Chrysanthemum leucanthum native to?

It is native to East Asia.

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,

References