Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Cronquist
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1955
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Pacif. N.W. 5: 123, fig (1955)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003450
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chaenactis thompsonii
- Thompson's Chaenactis
- Thompson Chaenactis
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chaenactis thompsonii (also called Thompson's Chaenactis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chaenactis thompsonii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chaenactis thompsonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chaenactis thompsonii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chaenactis thompsonii
                        
                            Chaenactis thompsonii is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Nevada, and Utah.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chaenactis thompsonii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chaenactis thompsonii?
Chaenactis thompsonii
What is the common name of Chaenactis thompsonii?
Thompson's Chaenactis
Where is Chaenactis thompsonii found?
Chaenactis thompsonii is found in the western United States.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chaenactis genus
                        
                            Chaenactis nevadensis, 
Chaenactis santolinoides, 
Chaenactis thompsonii, 
Chaenactis carphoclinia, 
Chaenactis fremontii, 
Chaenactis macrantha, 
Chaenactis cusickii, 
Chaenactis alpigena, 
Chaenactis glabriuscula, 
Chaenactis parishii, 
Chaenactis douglasii, 
Chaenactis lacera, 
Chaenactis stevioides, 
Chaenactis nevii, 
Chaenactis evermannii, 
Chaenactis xantiana, 
Chaenactis suffrutescens, 
Chaenactis artemisiifolia,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,