Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oblongatum
ID:
36035

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 168 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035364

Common Names

  • Cremanthodium oblongatum
  • Mexican Aster
  • Mexican Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Cremanthodium nakaoi Kitam. [unknown]
  • Senecio oblongatus Franch. [unknown]
  • Senecio pyrolifolius H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium pyrolifolium (H.Lév.) T.L.Ming [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium oblongatum oblongatum [unknown]
  • Ligularia arnicoides glabra DC. [unknown]

Description

Cremanthodium oblongatum (also called Oblong-leaved Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland and steppe habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium oblongatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cremanthodium oblongatum flower has yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium oblongatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cremanthodium oblongatum

Cremanthodium oblongatum is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Uttar Pradesh.

Cremanthodium oblongatum FAQ

What are the common names of Cremanthodium oblongatum?

Oblong-leaved Hawkweed

Where is Cremanthodium oblongatum native to?

North America

What is the growth habit of Cremanthodium oblongatum?

Erect, herbaceous perennial

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-134207: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.