Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 240 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056513
Common Names
- Chresta Speciosa
- Speciosa Chresta
- Chresta
Synonyms
- Eremanthus harmsianus Taub. [unknown]
- Glaziovianthus speciosus (Gardner) MacLeish [unknown]
- Eremanthus speciosus Baker [unknown]
Description
Chresta speciosa (also called 'Showy Chresta', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with a few leaves, and its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Chresta speciosa is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive yellow flowers and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chresta speciosa has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chresta speciosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. For division, dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the sections in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Chresta speciosa
Chresta speciosa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as the Great Basin.
Chresta speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chresta speciosa?
Chresta speciosa
What is the family of Chresta speciosa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chresta speciosa?
Showy Ironweed
Species in the Chresta genus
Chresta pinnatifida,
Chresta sphaerocephala,
Chresta angustifolia,
Chresta curumbensis,
Chresta souzae,
Chresta plantaginifolia,
Chresta scapigera,
Chresta martii,
Chresta speciosa,
Chresta hatschbachii,
Chresta harleyi,
Chresta exsucca,
Chresta pycnocephala,
Chresta pacourinoides,
Chresta filicifolia,
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,