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
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.
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 Chrysocoma genus
Chrysocoma obtusata,
Chrysocoma tridentata,
Chrysocoma sparsifolia,
Chrysocoma candelabrum,
Chrysocoma oblongifolia,
Chrysocoma microphylla,
Chrysocoma longifolia,
Chrysocoma puberula,
Chrysocoma ovata,
Chrysocoma strigosa,
Chrysocoma ciliata,
Chrysocoma cernua,
Chrysocoma flava,
Chrysocoma hantamensis,
Chrysocoma acicularis,
Chrysocoma decurrens,
Chrysocoma schlechteri,
Chrysocoma mozambicensis,
Chrysocoma rigidula,
Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae,
Chrysocoma tomentosa,
Chrysocoma valida,
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,