chrysantha

Chrysantha is a term that appears in different contexts, derived from Greek roots. In botanical usage, chrysantha is most commonly encountered as a specific epithet meaning “golden flower” or “yellow-flowered.” It is used across multiple plant genera to describe species with yellow blooms; as an adjective it is combined with the genus name, and there is no single taxon universally known by this name.

As a given name, Chrysantha is a female name of Greek origin, formed from chrys- meaning “gold, yellow” and -antha meaning “flower.” The name is attested in historical and religious contexts, where it appears in hagiographic literature and early Christian writings, and it is used in modern times in Greek-speaking communities and elsewhere.

The name is sometimes transliterated as Chrysanta or Chrysantha in various languages, reflecting the same Greek roots. In cultural contexts, Chrysantha may appear as a personal name for fictional characters or in naming practices that celebrate Greek linguistic heritage. In botany and onomastics, the term is primarily a descriptive epithet or given name rather than a standalone designation.

Notes and related terms: Chrysantha should not be confused with Chrysanthemum, though both derive from the same Greek roots related to “golden flower.” The two terms belong to different linguistic and disciplinary domains—one primarily botanical in usage as a descriptor in species names, the other primarily lexical as a personal name or etymological root.