Status:
valid
Authors:
Semple
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 56: 2092 (-2093) (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036462
Common Names
- Godfrey's Golden Aster
- Godfrey's Golden-aster
- Godfrey's Chrysopsis
Description
Chrysopsis godfreyi (also called Godfrey's goldenaster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysopsis godfreyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a pleasant smell and is known to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysopsis godfreyi has yellow flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysopsis godfreyi is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which can be sown in the spring or fall. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Chrysopsis godfreyi
Chrysopsis godfreyi is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Georgia and South Carolina.
Chrysopsis godfreyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysopsis godfreyi?
Chrysopsis godfreyi
What is the common name of Chrysopsis godfreyi?
Godfrey's goldenaster
Where is Chrysopsis godfreyi found?
Chrysopsis godfreyi is found in the southeastern United States
Species in the Chrysopsis genus
Chrysopsis latisquamea,
Chrysopsis gossypina,
Chrysopsis linearifolia,
Chrysopsis subulata,
Chrysopsis gossypina,
Chrysopsis godfreyi,
Chrysopsis lanuginosa,
Chrysopsis delaneyi,
Chrysopsis mariana,
Chrysopsis floridana,
Chrysopsis scabrella,
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,