Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
botrycephalum
ID:
84974

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.Liu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 3: 55 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084303

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Crow's Foot

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Description

Cremanthodium botrycephalum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium botrycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cremanthodium botrycephalum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium botrycephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool, moist environment. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cremanthodium botrycephalum

Cremanthodium botrycephalum can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and parts of Asia.

Cremanthodium botrycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium botrycephalum?

Cremanthodium botrycephalum

What is the common name of Cremanthodium botrycephalum?

Large-headed Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium botrycephalum?

It is native to the Himalayas and Central Asia

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-40753: Based on the initial data import
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.