Syngonanthus chrysanthus
| Syngonanthus chrysanthus | |
|---|---|
| Syngonanthus chrysanthus 'Mikado' | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| 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.