Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
incana
ID:
61328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. ex Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 284 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060657



Common Names

  • Hoary Chaetanthera
  • Hoary Chaetanthera Incana
  • Hoary Chaetanthera Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Chaetanthera scariosa D.Don [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera incana incana [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera spathulata Poepp. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera chilensis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera incana spathulata (Poepp. ex Less.) DC. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera obtusata Phil. [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera incana (also called Woolly-headed Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera incana is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera incana has white flowers, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera incana is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The rootstock should be divided into small sections and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Chaetanthera incana

Chaetanthera incana is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

Chaetanthera incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera incana?

Chaetanthera incana

What is the common name of Chaetanthera incana?

Hoary Chaetanthera

Where is Chaetanthera incana native to?

North America

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-17703: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.