Chrysocoma hantamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hantamensis
ID:
117221
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35(1): 58 (-59; figs. 2 (map) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116550
Common Names
- Hantam Chrysocoma
- Hantam Silverbush
- Hantam Silver-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysocoma hantamensis (also called 'Hantam Chrysocoma', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocoma hantamensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysocoma hantamensis is yellow, with a yellow center and a yellow outer ring. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysocoma hantamensis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Chrysocoma hantamensis
Chrysocoma hantamensis is native to the Hantam Mountains in South Africa.
Chrysocoma hantamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocoma hantamensis?
Chrysocoma hantamensis
What is the common name of Chrysocoma hantamensis?
Hantam Chrysocoma
What is the natural habitat of Chrysocoma hantamensis?
It is native to South Africa.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77945: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.