Chrysocoma sparsifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsifolia
ID:
16384
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 370 (1917).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015713
Common Names
- Sparsifolia Chrysocoma
- Chrysocoma
- Sparsifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysocoma sparsifolia (also called sparsifolia goldenbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocoma sparsifolia is a plant native to North America. It has many non-medical uses, such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysocoma sparsifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysocoma sparsifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to type.
Where to Find Chrysocoma sparsifolia
Chrysocoma sparsifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Floristic Region.
Chrysocoma sparsifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma sparsifolia?
Chrysocoma sparsifolia
What are the common names of Chrysocoma sparsifolia?
Desert goldenbush, Desert goldeneye
What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma sparsifolia?
Chrysocoma sparsifolia is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11521: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.