Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mozambicensis
ID:
127270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 309 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126599

Common Names

  • Chrysocoma Mozambicensis
  • Mozambique Chrysocoma
  • Mozambique Silverleaf

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Description

Chrysocoma mozambicensis (also called Mozambique Chrysocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocoma mozambicensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysocoma mozambicensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocoma mozambicensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Chrysocoma mozambicensis

Chrysocoma mozambicensis is native to Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Chrysocoma mozambicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma mozambicensis?

Chrysocoma mozambicensis

What is the family of Chrysocoma mozambicensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chrysocoma mozambicensis?

Mozambique chrysocoma

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-87623: Based on the initial data import
Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.