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Chrysanthemum indicum
trade name |
part used |
ingredient |
specification |
tests methd |
wild
dendranthema |
flower |
diterpene |
5% |
UV |
Dendranthema indicum
Common name: |
Chrysanthemum |
Family: |
Compositae |
Author: |
(L.) Desmoul. |
Botanical references: |
58, 200 |
Synonyms: |
Chrysanthemum indicum (L.) |
Known Hazards: |
None known |
Range: |
E. Asia - Eastern China, Central and Southern Japan. |
Habitat: |
Found wild in most habitats. Scrub and grassy places. |
Plants For A Future Rating (1-5): |
2 |
Other Possible Synonyms: |
From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below. |
Gnaphalium indicum auct. non[P] |
Other Common Names: |
From various places around the Web, may not be correct. See below. |
Chu Hua [E], Gundandi [E], Hsiao Yeh Chu Hua [E], Huang Chu [E], Kan Chu Hua [E], Magarida [E], Mother's Daisy [P], Pai Chu Hua [E], Sima-Kan-Giku [E], Yeh Chu Hua [E], |
Epithets: |
From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets |
indicum = Indian; |
Other Range Info: |
From the Ethnobotany Database |
China; India; Indochina; Japan; Portugal |
Plant Passport required for Trade in UK/EU |
From DEFRA Plant passporting. |
Plant Passport Required for commercial growers in the UK/Europe. |
Physical Characteristics
Perennial growing to 0.6m by 0.6m . It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from August to October. The scented flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. We rate it 2 out of 5 for usefulness.
The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil.
Habitats and Possible Locations
Cultivated Beds.
Edible Uses
Flowers; Leaves; Seed; Tea.
The flower heads are pickled in vinegar.
Young leaves - cooked.
An aromatic tea is made from the leaves.
Seed. No more details are given but it is very small and would be rather fiddly to use.
ther Uses
Oil.
The seed contains about 16% of a semi-drying oil, but no information is given as to its uses. The seed is rather small, commercial extraction is probably not viable[K].
Cultivation details
Succeeds in most well-drained fertile soils in a sunny position.
Plants tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c and should succeed outdoors in most parts of Britain.
This species is closely related to D. x grandiflorum (the cultivated chrysanthemum) according to one report whilst another says that it is a parent of the cultivated chrysanthemum.
It has been proposed (1999) to restore this species to Chrysanthemum as C. indicum L. since the plant is so widely known under this name.
When bruised, the foliage has a pungent refreshing fragrance that is somewhat lemon-like and reminiscent of chamomile.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring to early summer in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. It usually germinates in 10 - 18 days at 15°c but if it does not germinate within 4 weeks then try chilling the seed for 3 weeks in the salad compartment of a fridge. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Scent
Plant: Crushed When bruised, the foliage has a pungent refreshing fragrance that is somewhat lemon-like and reminiscent of chamomile.
Product name :Chrysanthemum indicum extract (Flos Chrysanthemi ;Wild Chrysanthemum).
Ingredient : Flavones 5%-20%
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