Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgaurea
ID:
88883

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 880 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088212



Common Names

  • Goldenrod
  • European Goldenrod
  • Woundwort


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Description

Solidago virgaurea (also called Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago virgaurea is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solidago virgaurea sub. kurilensis (Juz.) Vorosch.
Solidago virgaurea sub. lapponica (With.) Tzvelev
Solidago virgaurea sub. virgaurea
Solidago virgaurea sub. jailarum (Juz.) Tzvelev
Solidago virgaurea sub. taurica (Juz.) Tzvelev
Solidago virgaurea var. insularis (Kitam.) Hara
Solidago virgaurea sub. caucasica (Kem.-Nath.) Greuter
Solidago virgaurea sub. armena (Grossh.) Greuter
Solidago virgaurea sub. talyschensis (Tzvelev) Sennikov
Solidago virgaurea sub. minuta (L.) Arcang.
Solidago virgaurea sub. asiatica (Nakai ex Hara) Kitam. ex Hara
Solidago virgaurea sub. gigantea (Nakai) Kitam.
Solidago virgaurea sub. turfosa (Woronow ex Grossh.) Greuter
Solidago virgaurea sub. pineticola Sennikov
Solidago virgaurea sub. fallit-tirones (Font Quer) Rivas Mart., Fern.Gonz. & Sánchez Mata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solidago virgaurea has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like formation. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago virgaurea is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Solidago virgaurea

Paspalum laxum can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Solidago virgaurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago virgaurea?

Solidago virgaurea

What are the common names of Solidago virgaurea?

Goldenrod

What is the habitat of Solidago virgaurea?

It is found in meadows, roadsides, 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,