Chrysanthemum is a perennial herb valued for its cut flowers and potted plants. It is a popular decorative species, cultivated widely by amateur growers. Flower varies in size and color.
Its cultivars are perfect for floral preparations, garland making and hair decoration. The large flowers are appreciated for their exhibition value.
Chrysanthemum also has medicinal importance. It is considered a sedative and anti-hypertensive. The plant is useful in cold, headache, bronchitis, whooping cough, hysteria, fungal infection and stomachic.
It is also known as guldaudi and sevanti.
