Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
137671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 712 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137000



Common Names

  • Elegant Chaetanthera
  • Chaetanthera
  • Chaetanthera Elegans


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Synonyms

  • Chaetanthera elata Phil. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera andina andina [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera elegans elegans [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera elegans (also called Elegant Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and as an anti-inflammatory.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaetanthera elegans var. pulchra Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera elegans flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two, narrow, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera elegans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Chaetanthera elegans

Chaetanthera elegans is native to Mexico and can be found in dry shrublands and grasslands.

Chaetanthera elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera elegans?

Chaetanthera elegans

What is the common name of Chaetanthera elegans?

Elegant Chaetanthera

What is the habitat of Chaetanthera elegans?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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