Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
24753

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 332 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024082



Common Names

  • Solidago velutina
  • Velvet Goldenrod
  • Fuzzy Goldenrod


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Synonyms

  • Solidago velutina velutina [unknown]

Description

Solidago velutina (also called velvet goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, with yellow ray flowers and a dark brown center disk. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solidago velutina sub. velutina
Solidago velutina sub. sparsiflora (A.Gray) Semple
Solidago velutina sub. californica (Nutt.) Semple

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow-orange, Seed: small, dark, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago velutina is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Solidago velutina

Solidago velutina is native to North America and can be found in the prairies and meadows of the United States and Canada.

Solidago velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago velutina?

Solidago velutina

What is the common name of Solidago velutina?

Velvet Goldenrod

Where is Solidago velutina native to?

Solidago velutina is native to North America.

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,

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