Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flava
ID:
116371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 315 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115700

Common Names

  • Chrysocoma flava
  • Yellow Chrysocoma
  • Yellow-flowered Chrysocoma

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Description

Chrysocoma flava (also called Chrysocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocoma flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, skin problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysocoma flava has small yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocoma flava is an annual plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Chrysocoma flava

Chrysocoma flava is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Chrysocoma flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma flava?

Chrysocoma flava

What is the common name of Chrysocoma flava?

Yellow Chrysocoma

Where does Chrysocoma flava grow?

It grows in the mountains of the Canary Islands

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-77141: Based on the initial data import
Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.