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
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.
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 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,