Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(6): 455. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117178
Common Names
- Oriental Goldenrod
- Solidago Orientalis
- Eastern Goldenrod
Synonyms
- Solidago wrightii orientalis G.L.Nesom [unknown]
Description
Solidago orientalis (also called Oriental Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply divided into lobes. It grows in moist, grassy areas, usually in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago orientalis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago orientalis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago orientalis is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Solidago orientalis
Solidago orientalis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Solidago orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago orientalis?
Solidago orientalis
What is the common name of Solidago orientalis?
Oriental Goldenrod
What is the typical habitat of Solidago orientalis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,