Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 339 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013008
Common Names
- Slender Goldenrod
- Leiocarpa Goldenrod
- Smooth Goldenrod
Description
Solidago leiocarpa (also called Smooth-Fruited Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a tall, upright stem with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is usually found in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago leiocarpa is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago leiocarpa is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in the spring. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Solidago leiocarpa
Solidago leiocarpa is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in moist, sunny habitats.
Solidago leiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago leiocarpa?
Solidago leiocarpa
What is the common name of Solidago leiocarpa?
Smooth-fruited Goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Solidago leiocarpa?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in Central and Eastern United States.
Species in the Solidago genus
Solidago erecta,
Solidago ericamerioides,
Solidago latissimifolia,
Solidago macrophylla,
Solidago petiolaris,
Solidago pringlei,
Solidago nitida,
Solidago shortii,
Solidago drummondii,
Solidago patula,
Solidago radula,
Solidago arenicola,
Solidago leiocarpa,
Solidago nemoralis,
Solidago villosicarpa,
Solidago nana,
Solidago minutissima,
Solidago chilensis,
Solidago roanensis,
Solidago curtisii,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago leiophallax,
Solidago patagonica,
Solidago azorica,
Solidago asperula,
Solidago velutina,
Solidago odora,
Solidago mexicana,
Solidago kralii,
Solidago flexicaulis,
Solidago rugosa,
Solidago plumosa,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago bicolor,
Solidago tarda,
Solidago glomerata,
Solidago rigidiuscula,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago maheuxii,
Solidago pallida,
Solidago caesia,
Solidago delicatula,
Solidago gracillima,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago decurrens,
Solidago ouachitensis,
Solidago gattingeri,
Solidago tortifolia,
Solidago ulmifolia,
Solidago ludoviciana,
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,