Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
122874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 279 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122203

Common Names

  • Schlechter's Chrysocoma
  • Chrysocoma
  • Schlechteri Chrysocoma

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Description

Chrysocoma schlechteri (also called Schlechter's chrysocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocoma schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysocoma schlechteri has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocoma schlechteri is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by cuttings. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Chrysocoma schlechteri

Chrysocoma schlechteri can be found in South Africa.

Chrysocoma schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma schlechteri?

Chrysocoma schlechteri

What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma schlechteri?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

What is the flower color of Chrysocoma schlechteri?

White to yellow

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-83383: Based on the initial data import
Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.