Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caulescens
ID:
85578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 50 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084907



Common Names

  • Chrysactinium caulescens
  • Caulescent Starthistle
  • Caulescent Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Chrysactinium bicolor (S.F.Blake) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Liabum caulescens Hieron. [unknown]
  • Liabum bicolor S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Chrysactinium caulescens (also called 'Caulescent Lichen', among many other common names) is a lichen native to North America. It has small, yellow-green flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysactinium caulescens is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysactinium caulescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysactinium caulescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Chrysactinium caulescens

Chrysactinium caulescens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Chrysactinium caulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysactinium caulescens?

Chrysactinium caulescens

What type of plant is Chrysactinium caulescens?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Chrysactinium caulescens native to?

Europe

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-41333: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.