Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(9): 477 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067132
Common Names
- Golden chrysopsis
- Golden everlasting
- Chrysopsis mariana
Description
Solidago chrysopsis (also called Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to North America and is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago chrysopsis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago chrysopsis is yellow and has a diameter of 5-7mm. The seed is a small achene, with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago chrysopsis can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Solidago chrysopsis
Solidago chrysopsis is found in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
Solidago chrysopsis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago chrysopsis?
Solidago chrysopsis
What is the common name of Solidago chrysopsis?
Goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Solidago chrysopsis?
Open woods, prairies, and roadsides
Species in the Solidago genus
Solidago erecta,
Solidago ericamerioides,
Solidago latissimifolia,
Solidago macrophylla,
Solidago petiolaris,
Solidago pringlei,
Solidago nitida,
Solidago shortii,
Solidago drummondii,
Solidago patula,
Solidago radula,
Solidago arenicola,
Solidago leiocarpa,
Solidago nemoralis,
Solidago villosicarpa,
Solidago nana,
Solidago minutissima,
Solidago chilensis,
Solidago roanensis,
Solidago curtisii,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago leiophallax,
Solidago patagonica,
Solidago azorica,
Solidago asperula,
Solidago velutina,
Solidago odora,
Solidago mexicana,
Solidago kralii,
Solidago flexicaulis,
Solidago rugosa,
Solidago plumosa,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago bicolor,
Solidago tarda,
Solidago glomerata,
Solidago rigidiuscula,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago maheuxii,
Solidago pallida,
Solidago caesia,
Solidago delicatula,
Solidago gracillima,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago decurrens,
Solidago ouachitensis,
Solidago gattingeri,
Solidago tortifolia,
Solidago ulmifolia,
Solidago ludoviciana,
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,