Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
esterhuyseniae
ID:
130083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 313 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129412

Common Names

  • Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae
  • Esterhuysen's Goldenbush
  • Goldenbush

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Description

Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae (also called Chrysocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a small, woody base and grows up to 20 cm tall. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae

Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae?

Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae

What is the common name of Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae?

Esterhuysen's Chrysocoma

What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in South Africa

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-90344: Based on the initial data import
Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.