natural herbs
Dendranthema nubigenum
Herb latin name: Dendranthema nubigenum
Synonyms: Artemisia leptophylla, Chrysanthemum nubigenum, Tanacetum nubigenum
Family: Compositae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
ShrubHeight:
20 cm(7 3/4 inch)
Scent:
ScentedShrub
Habitat of Dendranthema nubigenum:
Open rocky places at elevations of 2600 - 4000 metres in Nepal.Other uses of the herb:
The leaves contain about 0.8% essential oils. The plant is used as an incense. The dried and powdered leaves have lice and insect repelling qualities.Propagation of Dendranthema nubigenum:
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.Cultivation of the herb:
Open rocky places at elevations of 2600 - 4000 metres in Nepal.Medicinal use of Dendranthema nubigenum:
None knownKnown hazards of Dendranthema nubigenum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.