Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) S.E.Freire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 80(2): 415 (1993): (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023622
Common Names
- Chrysocoma Chionolaena
- Chrysocoma Daisy
- Chrysocoma Fleabane
Description
Chionolaena chrysocoma (also called Golden-haired Chionolaena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chionolaena chrysocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chionolaena chrysocoma has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with short, thin stems and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionolaena chrysocoma is a perennial herb native to the Andes. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Chionolaena chrysocoma
Chionolaena chrysocoma is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Chionolaena chrysocoma FAQ
What are the common names of Chionolaena chrysocoma?
Common names of Chionolaena chrysocoma include Golden-haired Chionolaena, Golden-haired Chionolaena-aster, and Golden-haired Aster
What is the natural habitat of Chionolaena chrysocoma?
Chionolaena chrysocoma is native to the Andes region and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
What is the flower color of Chionolaena chrysocoma?
The flowers of Chionolaena chrysocoma are yellow in color.
Species in the Chionolaena genus
Chionolaena isabellae,
Chionolaena capitata,
Chionolaena lavandulifolia,
Chionolaena chrysocoma,
Chionolaena macdonaldii,
Chionolaena durangensis,
Chionolaena phylicoides,
Chionolaena cryptocephala,
Chionolaena lychnophorioides,
Chionolaena concinna,
Chionolaena phylicoides,
Chionolaena arbuscula,
Chionolaena costaricensis,
Chionolaena salicifolia,
Chionolaena latifolia,
Chionolaena columbiana,
Chionolaena mexicana,
Chionolaena chrysocoma,
Chionolaena wittigiana,
Chionolaena jeffreyi,
Chionolaena adpressifolia,
Chionolaena campestris,
Chionolaena canastrensis,
Chionolaena juniperina,
Chionolaena barclayae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,