Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25(4): 492. 1853 [Apr 1853]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421934
Common Names
- Pycnosorus chrysanthus
- Golden Pycnosorus
- Golden-flowered Pycnosorus
Description
Pycnosorus chrysanthus (also called Golden Pycnosorus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnosorus chrysanthus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pycnosorus chrysanthus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnosorus chrysanthus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Pycnosorus chrysanthus
Pycnosorus chrysanthus can be found in Australia.
Pycnosorus chrysanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnosorus chrysanthus?
Pycnosorus chrysanthus
What is the common name of Pycnosorus chrysanthus?
Chrysanthus
What is the natural habitat of Pycnosorus chrysanthus?
It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil
Species in the Pycnosorus genus
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,