Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chrysanthus
ID:
1409469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25(4): 492. 1853 [Apr 1853]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421934



Common Names

  • Pycnosorus chrysanthus
  • Golden Pycnosorus
  • Golden-flowered Pycnosorus


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Description

Pycnosorus chrysanthus (also called Golden Pycnosorus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnosorus chrysanthus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnosorus chrysanthus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnosorus chrysanthus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pycnosorus chrysanthus

Pycnosorus chrysanthus can be found in Australia.

Pycnosorus chrysanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnosorus chrysanthus?

Pycnosorus chrysanthus

What is the common name of Pycnosorus chrysanthus?

Chrysanthus

What is the natural habitat of Pycnosorus chrysanthus?

It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:240637-1: Based on the initial data import