Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
5595

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Mikan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Del. Fl. Faun. Bras. 1: 1, t. 1 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004924



Common Names

  • Chrysantha Stifftia
  • Chrysantha Stifftia-Bush
  • Chrysantha Stifftia-Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aristomenia fruticosa Vell. [deprecated]
  • Mocinia mutisioides DC. [unknown]
  • Stifftia chrysantha chrysantha [unknown]
  • Stifftia chrysantha flavicans Dedecca [unknown]
  • Plazia brasiliensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Augusta grandiflora Leandro [unknown]
  • Stifftia insignis Regel [unknown]

Description

Stifftia chrysantha (also called Golden-flowered Stifftia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa, typically found in rocky, sandy soils. It has bright yellow flowers with a yellow center and a white halo, and its leaves are green and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Stifftia chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stifftia chrysantha is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stifftia chrysantha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stifftia chrysantha

Stifftia chrysantha is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Stifftia chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stifftia chrysantha?

Stifftia chrysantha

What is the common name of Stifftia chrysantha?

Golden-flowered Stifftia

What is the natural habitat of Stifftia chrysantha?

Grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes

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