Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
candelabrum
ID:
21281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 294 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020610

Common Names

  • Chrysocoma candelabrum
  • Candelabrum Chrysocoma
  • Candelabra Chrysocoma

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Description

Chrysocoma candelabrum (also called Candelabra Chrysocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in long, white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocoma candelabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysocoma candelabrum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocoma candelabrum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Chrysocoma candelabrum

Chrysocoma candelabrum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Chrysocoma candelabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma candelabrum?

Chrysocoma candelabrum

What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma candelabrum?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Chrysocoma candelabrum?

Spring

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-119932: Based on the initial data import
Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.