Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
prattii
ID:
125034

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Good

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlviii. 285 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124363

Common Names

  • Pratt's Cremanthodium
  • Pratt's Hawkweed
  • Pratt's Hawkbit

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Synonyms

  • Senecio prattii Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Cremanthodium prattii (also called Pratt's Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a single stem, with a rosette of leaves at the base and a single flower head at the top. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, growing in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium prattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cremanthodium prattii has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium prattii is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Cremanthodium prattii

Cremanthodium prattii can be found in dry open woods and grasslands in the western United States.

Cremanthodium prattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium prattii?

Cremanthodium prattii

What is the common name of Cremanthodium prattii?

Pratt's Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Cremanthodium prattii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-85465: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.