Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehr.Bayer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 315 (1981): (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115700
Common Names
- Chrysocoma flava
- Yellow Chrysocoma
- Yellow-flowered Chrysocoma
Description
Chrysocoma flava (also called Chrysocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocoma flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, skin problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysocoma flava has small yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysocoma flava is an annual plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed.
Where to Find Chrysocoma flava
Chrysocoma flava is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Chrysocoma flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma flava?
Chrysocoma flava
What is the common name of Chrysocoma flava?
Yellow Chrysocoma
Where does Chrysocoma flava grow?
It grows in the mountains of the Canary Islands
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,