Chaetanthera flabellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flabellata
ID:
80303
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. (1832) 391 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079632
Common Names
- Chaetanthera flabellata
- Flabellata Chaetanthera
- Flabellata Rayless Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetanthera flabellata (also called fanleaf chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetanthera flabellata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetanthera flabellata is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Chaetanthera flabellata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chaetanthera flabellata
Chaetanthera flabellata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Chaetanthera flabellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera flabellata?
Chaetanthera flabellata
What is the common name of Chaetanthera flabellata?
Fanleaf Chaetanthera
What is the habitat of Chaetanthera flabellata?
It is found in dry, rocky soils in 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-36208: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.