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Syngonanthus chrysanthus

Syngonanthus chrysanthus
Syngonanthus chrysanthus 3.jpg
Syngonanthus chrysanthus 'Mikado'
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Eriocaulaceae
Genus: Syngonanthus
Species: S. chrysanthus
Binomial name
Syngonanthus chrysanthus
(Bong.) Ruhland

Syngonanthus chrysanthus is a species in the family Eriocaulaceae, native to southeastern Brazil. One cultivar of this species is Syngonanthus chrysanthus 'Mikado', which is also simply called 'Mikado'. It has a rosette-forming base of velvety leaves and long stems which display initially golden enclosed buds, forming creamy-white button flowers. This plant prefers an indoor setting with humid conditions and high light.

Macro closeup of opened button inflorescence

Macro close up of unopened inflorescence


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