Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Curtis ex A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 42: 42 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128041
Common Names
- Goldenrod
- Bog Goldenrod
- Slender Goldenrod
Description
Solidago spithamaea (also called small-flowered goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a single stem, with a few branches, and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a white woolly pubescence. It grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago spithamaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solidago spithamaea has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago spithamaea is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 3-8.
Where to Find Solidago spithamaea
Solidago spithamaea is native to the eastern United States and can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Solidago spithamaea FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Solidago spithamaea?
Solidago spithamaea requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the lifespan of Solidago spithamaea?
Solidago spithamaea is an annual plant and has a lifespan of one year.
What is the best time to plant Solidago spithamaea?
The best time to plant Solidago spithamaea is in the spring or early summer.
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,