Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.S.Taylor & R.John Taylor
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Sida 11: 334 (-335) (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044724
Common Names
- Ouachita Goldenrod
- Upland Goldenrod
- Upland Solidago
Description
Solidago ouachitensis (also called Ouachita Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago ouachitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a fragrant addition to potpourris and sachets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solidago ouachitensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The fruits are cylindrical and contain several black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago ouachitensis is a perennial plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium such as sand, perlite, or vermiculite and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out in their permanent positions.
Where to Find Solidago ouachitensis
Solidago ouachitensis can be found in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Solidago ouachitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago ouachitensis?
Solidago ouachitensis
What is the common name of Solidago ouachitensis?
Ouachita Goldenrod
What is the growth habit of Solidago ouachitensis?
It is a perennial herb with an erect habit
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,
References
C.E.S. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.S.Taylor' in the authors string.