Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
chrysocoma
ID:
399929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 360 (1961 publ. 1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399261



Common Names

  • Raphidiocystis chrysocoma
  • Chrysocoma Raphidiocystis
  • Chrysocoma False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Physedra chaetocarpa Harms & Gilg [unknown]
  • Raphidiocystis welwitschii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Raphidiocystis caillei Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Raphidiocystis ugandensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cucumis chrysocomus Schumach. [unknown]

Description

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma (also called 'Golden-haired Raphidiocystis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, from Venezuela to northern Argentina. It is found in grasslands, scrub, and open woodland, at altitudes of 500-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Raphidiocystis chrysocoma

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphidiocystis chrysocoma?

Raphidiocystis chrysocoma

What is the common name of Raphidiocystis chrysocoma?

Golden-haired Raphidiocystis

What is the growth habit of Raphidiocystis chrysocoma?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416574: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.