Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
chrysostachys
ID:
1334779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(É.Morren) W.Till & Barfuss

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 51 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347233


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Description

Goudaea chrysostachys (also called 'Chrysostachys Goudaea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a thick, fleshy stem and long, narrow, alternate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Goudaea chrysostachys is used as an ornamental plant, as well as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Goudaea chrysostachys var. stenophylla (L.B.Sm.) W.Till & Barfuss
Goudaea chrysostachys var. chrysostachys

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goudaea chrysostachys has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goudaea chrysostachys is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Goudaea chrysostachys

Goudaea chrysostachys is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Goudaea chrysostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goudaea chrysostachys?

Goudaea chrysostachys

What is the common name of Goudaea chrysostachys?

Golden-spike goudaea

Where is Goudaea chrysostachys found?

It is found in Colombia

Species in the Goudaea genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158968-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].