Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Puttock
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 7(6): 577 (1994): (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006824
Common Names
- Cremnothamnus thomsonii
- Thomson's Rockrose
- Thomson's Cremnothamnus
Synonyms
- Ozothamnus thomsonii (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
- Helichrysum thomsonii F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Cremnothamnus thomsonii (also called Thomson's Cremnothamnus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It is a member of the Rosaceae family and has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cremnothamnus thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cremnothamnus thomsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cremnothamnus thomsonii is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Cremnothamnus thomsonii
Cremnothamnus thomsonii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Cremnothamnus thomsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremnothamnus thomsonii?
Cremnothamnus thomsonii
What is the common name of Cremnothamnus thomsonii?
Thomson's Cremnothamnus
What is the habitat of Cremnothamnus thomsonii?
It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats
Species in the Cremnothamnus genus
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,