Family: Asteraceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 889 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Chrysanthemum
Vegetable: False
Observations: Himalaya to China to N. Indo-China, Korea, Japan
Description
The Indian chrysanthemum, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum indicum, is a captivating species known for its vibrant and diverse array of floral displays. First recorded in the seminal work “Species Plantarum” in 1753 by the notable botanist Carl Linnaeus, this plant has secured a distinguished place in botanical history.
The natural habitat of Chrysanthemum indicum spans a wide and varied geographical range, encompassing the majestic Himalayas, extending through China, and reaching into Northern Indo-China. Its presence is also noted in Korea and Japan, where the plant flourishes in the temperate parts of these regions.
As a member of the Asteraceae family, the Indian chrysanthemum shares a lineage with a vast array of composite flowers, characterized by their inflorescence which mimics a solitary flower but is actually a cluster of smaller blooms. This feature not only contributes to its aesthetic appeal but also to its biological efficiency in attracting pollinators.
Adaptable and resilient, the Indian chrysanthemum thrives in various environmental conditions, particularly favoring well-drained soil and sunny locations. Its flowers, which bloom in a plethora of colors such as white, yellow, and pink, play a significant role in horticulture and gardening, admired for their beauty and longevity.
In horticultural contexts, Chrysanthemum indicum is not only prized for ornamental purposes but also holds cultural and medicinal significance in several of the regions it inhabits. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, chrysanthemums are often utilized for their purported health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Overall, the Indian chrysanthemum is a species of remarkable diversity and beauty, with a rich historical and geographical tapestry that continues to enthrall botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts alike.
Common Names
Eng: indian chrysanthemum
En: Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum
Ar: أقحوان هندي
Bg: Индийска хризантема
Zh: You ju, 野菊
Cs: Listopadka indická
Nl: Chrysant
Fr: Camomille de Chine, Chrysanthème d’Inde
De: Gartenchrysantheme
It: Crisantemi coltivati
Ja: Hama-kangiku, Shima-kangiku
Ko: 감국
Fa: داودی ایندیسوم
Ru: Хризантема индийская
Sk: Chryzantéma pravá
Synonyms
- Matricaria indica ((L.) Desr.)
- Dendranthema indicum ((L.) Des Moul.)
- Tanacetum indicum ((L.) Sch.Bip.)
Distribution
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Japan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Laos (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Assam (introduced)
- Baleares (introduced)
- Bolivia (introduced)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- Costa Rica (introduced)
- Cuba (introduced)
- Dominican Republic (introduced)
- Ecuador (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Mauritius (introduced)
- Pakistan (introduced)
- Philippines (introduced)
- Portugal (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- Réunion (introduced)
- Tadzhikistan (introduced)
- Turkmenistan (introduced)
- Uzbekistan (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Other
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Taken Oct 28, 2022 by Jim Knopf (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Fruit
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Bark
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3150814)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:193510-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Chrysanthemum indicum L.)
