Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 58 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084725
Common Names
- Solidago Durangensis
- Durango Goldenrod
- Durango's Goldenrod
Description
Solidago durangensis (also called Durango goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, in open grasslands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago durangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago durangensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago durangensis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It can also be propagated by root cuttings in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Solidago durangensis
Solidago durangensis can be found in Mexico, specifically in the states of Durango and Chihuahua.
Solidago durangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago durangensis?
Solidago durangensis
What is the common name of Solidago durangensis?
Durango goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Solidago durangensis?
Grassy hillsides, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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,