Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fernald) Semple
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2013-57: 8 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337189
Common Names
- Solidago fallax
- Fallax Solidago
- Solidago
Description
Solidago fallax (also called False Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is native to North America, where it grows in temperate grasslands and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago fallax is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant for its yellow flowers and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Solidago fallax var. molina (Fernald) Semple
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solidago fallax has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago fallax is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Solidago fallax
Solidago fallax is found in the temperate forests of North America.
Solidago fallax FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Solidago fallax?
Solidago fallax is native to the temperate grasslands of North America.
What is the size of Solidago fallax?
Solidago fallax is a medium-sized plant, typically growing to a height of about 60 cm.
What is the flowering period of Solidago fallax?
Solidago fallax typically flowers in the summer and fall months.
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,