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
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.
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,