Syngonanthus chrysanthus

Syngonanthus chrysanthus is a species in the family Eriocaulaceae, native to southeastern Brazil.^[1][2] 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.^[3]

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

Gallery

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  Close-up of opened button inflorescence
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  Close-up of unopened inflorescence