Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
79232

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Notes Compositae : 80 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078561

Common Names

  • Wright's Goldenrod
  • Wright's Solidago
  • Wright's Butterweed

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Synonyms

  • Solidago bigelovii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster brittonii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Solidago bigelovii bigelovii [unknown]
  • Solidago wrightii adenophora S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Solidago wrightii wrightii [unknown]
  • Solidago bigelovii wrightii (A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Solidago wrightii adenophora (S.F.Blake) G.L.Nesom [unknown]

Description

Solidago wrightii (also called Wright's Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago wrightii is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solidago wrightii var. guadalupensis G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solidago wrightii is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago wrightii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil in the spring or autumn. The seedlings will emerge in about two weeks. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Solidago wrightii

Solidago wrightii is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Solidago wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago wrightii?

Solidago wrightii

What type of plant is Solidago wrightii?

Solidago wrightii is a perennial herb.

What is the natural habitat of Solidago wrightii?

Solidago wrightii is native to the United States.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-35156: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.