Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
37860

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 354 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037189

Common Names

  • Chrysocoma Longifolia
  • Long-Leaved Chrysocoma
  • Long-Leaved Goldenbush

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Description

Chrysocoma longifolia (also called Chrysocoma longifolia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocoma longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating a range of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysocoma longifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, thin tube. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocoma longifolia is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chrysocoma longifolia

Chrysocoma longifolia can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Africa.

Chrysocoma longifolia FAQ

What are the common uses of Chrysocoma longifolia?

Chrysocoma longifolia is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.

What is the optimal growing environment for Chrysocoma longifolia?

Chrysocoma longifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma longifolia?

Chrysocoma longifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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,