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
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.
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 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,