Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 256 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027812
Common Names
- Chrysogonum leandrii
- Leander's Golden Star
- Virginia Starwort
Description
Chrysogonum leandrii (also called Chrysogonum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a single stem that grows up to 1m tall, and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the southeastern United States.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysogonum leandrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysogonum leandrii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysogonum leandrii is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to 6-12” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with yellow rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.
Where to Find Chrysogonum leandrii
Chrysogonum leandrii can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Chrysogonum leandrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysogonum leandrii?
Chrysogonum leandrii
What are the common names of Chrysogonum leandrii?
Leander's Golden Star
What is the natural habitat of Chrysogonum leandrii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the southeastern United States
Species in the Chrysogonum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,