Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brachylepis
ID:
17971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 87: 12 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017300



Common Names

  • Chaetanthera brachylepis
  • Short-leaved Chaetanthera
  • Short-leaved Chaetanthera Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Tylloma brachylepis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera brachylepis (also called Chilean Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Chile and Argentina and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera brachylepis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthera brachylepis is yellow, with four petals and a short calyx. The seed is small and black, with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera brachylepis is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Chaetanthera brachylepis

Chaetanthera brachylepis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in this region.

Chaetanthera brachylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera brachylepis?

Chaetanthera brachylepis

What is the common name of Chaetanthera brachylepis?

Short-leaved Chaetanthera

What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera brachylepis?

Grasslands and open areas

Species in the Chaetanthera genus

Chaetanthera perpusilla, Chaetanthera chilensis, Chaetanthera moenchioides, Chaetanthera kalinae, Chaetanthera renifolia, Chaetanthera brachylepis, Chaetanthera dioica, Chaetanthera serrata, Chaetanthera euphrasioides, Chaetanthera ciliata, Chaetanthera splendens, Chaetanthera minuta, Chaetanthera boliviensis, Chaetanthera valdiviana, Chaetanthera australis, Chaetanthera incana, Chaetanthera flabellifolia, Chaetanthera peruviana, Chaetanthera cochlearifolia, Chaetanthera flabellata, Chaetanthera albiflora, Chaetanthera lanata, Chaetanthera spathulifolia, Chaetanthera acerosa, Chaetanthera linearis, Chaetanthera leptocephala, Chaetanthera chiquianensis, Chaetanthera glandulosa, Chaetanthera glabrata, Chaetanthera limbata, Chaetanthera tenella, Chaetanthera villosa, Chaetanthera elegans, Chaetanthera microphylla, Chaetanthera taltalensis, Chaetanthera depauperata, Chaetanthera frayjorgensis, Chaetanthera pubescens,

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,

References