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Dendranthema nubigenum

a perennial woody member of the Dendranthema genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Woodiness
woody
Height
0.2 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Material uses

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The leaves contain about 0.8% essential oils[4]. The plant is used as an incense[4]. The dried and powdered leaves have lice and insect repelling qualities[4].

Product or use
Repellent
Product or use
Incense
Product or use
Essential

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas from India to Bhutan and Nepal.
Habitat
Open rocky places at elevations of 2600 - 4000 metres in Nepal[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring to early summer in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed[3]. 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[2]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most well-drained fertile soils in a sunny position[1][3].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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