Chrysanthemum indicum L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Asteraceae · Genus: Chrysanthemum1
- Native distribution
- China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Manchuria, Nepal, Taiwan, Vietnam, Manizales, Manipur, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, Goa, Maharashtra, Assam, India, Portugauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- ? nankingensis Hand.-Mazz.
- Achillea berdana Buch.-Ham.
- Achillea berdana Buch.-Ham. ex DC., 1836
- Arctotis elegans Thunb.
- Bidens bardanna Wall.
- Chrysanthemum indicum albescens Kitam.
- Chrysanthemum indicum acutum Uyeki
- Chrysanthemum indicum albescens Makino
- Chrysanthemum indicum coreanum H.Lév.
- Chrysanthemum indicum edule Kitam.
- Chrysanthemum indicum hiberinumj Makino, 1902
- Chrysanthemum indicum hibernum Makino
- Chrysanthemum indicum iyoense Kitam.
- Chrysanthemum indicum litorale Y.Ling
- Chrysanthemum indicum lushanense (Kitam.) Hand.-Mazz.
- Chrysanthemum indicum maruyamanum Kitam.
- Chrysanthemum indicum procumbens (Lour.) Nakai
- Chrysanthemum indicum tokschonense Uyeki
- Chrysanthemum indicum tsurugisanense Kitam.
- Chrysanthemum japonicola Makino
- Chrysanthemum japonicum japonicum
- Chrysanthemum koraiense Nakai
- Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium acutum (Uyeki) C.Y.Li
- Chrysanthemum littorale F.Maek.
- Chrysanthemum lushanense Kitam.
- Chrysanthemum nankingense Hand.-Mazz.
- Chrysanthemum procumbens Lour.
- Chrysanthemum purpureum Pers.
- Chrysanthemum tripartitum Sweet
- Chrysanthemum weyrichii littorale (Maek.) Kudô, 1923
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Chrysanthemum indicum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblitz 2022; World Regis) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q4157858 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Chrysanthemum indicum1.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Herbst-Chrysantheme · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Chrysanthemum indicum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
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Chrysanthemum tip: A short-day autumn bloomer; pinch the shoots until July for a bushy shape.
Chrysanthemum indicum – what to know
Chrysanthemum indicum – family: Asteraceae, genus: Chrysanthemum. Native range: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Manchuria, Nepal, Taiwan, Vietnam, Manizales, Man…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -15 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Chrysanthemum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Chrysanthemum indicum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Chrysanthemum indicum need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Chrysanthemum indicum get?
Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Chrysanthemum indicum toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Chrysanthemum indicum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Chrysanthemum: Typical flowering time: September, October, November.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Chrysanthemum indicum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q4157858 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Chrysanthemum indicum1.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Herbst-Chrysantheme (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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