Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 841 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073339
Common Names
- Chrysocoma ciliata
- Fringed Goldenbush
- Goldenbush
Description
Chrysocoma ciliata (also called Fringed Starburst, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has opposite, linear leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers with fringed petals. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocoma ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysocoma ciliata is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 1 cm. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysocoma ciliata is an annual herb that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow from seed and will flower in the first year.
Where to Find Chrysocoma ciliata
Chrysocoma ciliata is native to southern Africa and can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Chrysocoma ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma ciliata?
Chrysocoma ciliata
What is the common name of Chrysocoma ciliata?
Fringed Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma ciliata?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Chrysocoma genus
Chrysocoma obtusata,
Chrysocoma tridentata,
Chrysocoma sparsifolia,
Chrysocoma candelabrum,
Chrysocoma oblongifolia,
Chrysocoma microphylla,
Chrysocoma longifolia,
Chrysocoma puberula,
Chrysocoma ovata,
Chrysocoma strigosa,
Chrysocoma ciliata,
Chrysocoma cernua,
Chrysocoma flava,
Chrysocoma hantamensis,
Chrysocoma acicularis,
Chrysocoma decurrens,
Chrysocoma schlechteri,
Chrysocoma mozambicensis,
Chrysocoma rigidula,
Chrysocoma esterhuyseniae,
Chrysocoma tomentosa,
Chrysocoma valida,
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,