Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
660742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 43: 65 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660074

Common Names

  • Chrysantha Echidnopsis
  • Chrysantha Hen and Chicks
  • Chrysantha Hens and Chicks

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Synonyms

  • Echidnopsis planiflora chrysantha (Lavranos) Meve & Thiv [unknown]

Description

Echidnopsis chrysantha (also called Chrysantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echidnopsis chrysantha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echidnopsis chrysantha sub. filipes (Lavranos) Plowes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echidnopsis chrysantha has yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echidnopsis chrysantha is a succulent native to South Africa. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in sandy soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered sparingly. It can also be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Echidnopsis chrysantha

Echidnopsis chrysantha can be found in South Africa.

Echidnopsis chrysantha FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Echidnopsis chrysantha?

Echidnopsis chrysantha prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Echidnopsis chrysantha?

Echidnopsis chrysantha prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Echidnopsis chrysantha be watered?

Echidnopsis chrysantha should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Echidnopsis genus

Echidnopsis uraiqatiana, Echidnopsis angustiloba, Echidnopsis archeri, Echidnopsis ballyi, Echidnopsis bavazzanoi, Echidnopsis bentii, Echidnopsis bihenduhensis, Echidnopsis cereiformis, Echidnopsis chrysantha, Echidnopsis ciliata, Echidnopsis dammanniana, Echidnopsis ericiflora, Echidnopsis globosa, Echidnopsis inconspicua, Echidnopsis insularis, Echidnopsis leachii, Echidnopsis malum, Echidnopsis mijerteina, Echidnopsis milleri, Echidnopsis montana, Echidnopsis multangula, Echidnopsis planiflora, Echidnopsis radians, Echidnopsis repens, Echidnopsis rubrolutea, Echidnopsis scutellata, Echidnopsis seibanica, Echidnopsis sharpei, Echidnopsis socotrana, Echidnopsis squamulata, Echidnopsis urceolata, Echidnopsis virchowii, Echidnopsis watsonii, Echidnopsis yemenensis, Echidnopsis bihendulensis, Echidnopsis kohaitoensis, Echidnopsis thulinii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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