Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 256 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564221
Common Names
- Syngonanthus chrysanthus
- Golden Syngonanthus
- Golden Button Fern
Synonyms
- Syngonanthus chrysanthus chrysanthus [unknown]
Description
Syngonanthus chrysanthus (also called 'Golden Syngonanthus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grassland and forest margins, and has ovate leaves with a smooth surface. It produces white flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Syngonanthus chrysanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syngonanthus chrysanthus has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syngonanthus chrysanthus can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Syngonanthus chrysanthus
Syngonanthus chrysanthus can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Syngonanthus chrysanthus FAQ
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Syngonanthus chrysanthus
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Eriocaulaceae
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Eriocaulon abyssinicum,
Eriocaulon achiton,
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum,
Eriocaulon acutifolium,
Eriocaulon adamesii,
Eriocaulon aethiopicum,
Eriocaulon africanum,
Eriocaulon afzelianum,
Eriocaulon albocapitatum,
Eriocaulon alleizettei,
Eriocaulon alpestre,
Eriocaulon alpinum,