Abstract Chrysanthemums, commonly referred to as “mums” or “chrysanths,” represent a taxonomically diverse genus within the family Asteraceae, renowned for their multifunctional applications in ornamental horticulture, phytochemical industries, and ethnobotanical use. Despite the genus’s widespread cultivation and economic importance, its auxiliary improvement still hinges on modern breeding and biotechnological interventions. Such innovations are vital for the development of a resilient floriculture sector amid climatic and post-harvest challenges. Developing strategic roadmaps and policies requires evidence-based evaluations of research progress, scientific hotspots, and existing knowledge gaps. In the current investigation, bibliometric analytics and scientometric mapping were employed using metadata extracted from keywords, titles, abstracts, and journal sources to visualize research dynamics and trend trajectories in chrysanthemum research using PubMed-indexed literature up to June 2025. The annual publication growth rate is 3.33%, with a notable surge over the past two decades. China, South Korea, and Japan emerge as dominant contributors to chrysanthemum research, driven by strong cultural affinity, state-supported floricultural R&D infrastructure, and accelerated breeding programs. China also serves as a central node in international collaborative networks, particularly in multi-authored, cross-border publications. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals “morifolium” as the most frequently cited species, reflecting its global dominance in terms of cultivation. Thematic cluster analysis underscores an emerging research avenue exploring chrysanthemums as nutraceutical-rich edible flowers, contributing to functional foods and dietary diversification. However, reports also flag potential toxicity risks upon unregulated consumption, especially for companion animals and sensitive populations. Bio-concept mining and knowledge graph modeling stratified the research corpus into four primary domains. These domains reflect the convergence of multidisciplinary efforts in chrysanthemum research, including metabolomics, transcriptomics, and stress physiology. The co-occurrence networks of emerging concepts indicate promising frontiers and highlight existing literature voids, thereby providing a foundation for targeted investigations to unlock the genus’s biotechnological, agronomic, and industrial potential.
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