Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanata
ID:
81930

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) ix. 325 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081259



Common Names

  • Chaetanthera
  • Lanate Chaetanthera
  • Woolly Chaetanthera


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Description

Chaetanthera lanata (also called Woolly Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped, green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera lanata is an ornamental plant native to South America. It is drought tolerant and has attractive flowers, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera lanata has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera lanata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Chaetanthera lanata

Chaetanthera lanata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States.

Chaetanthera lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera lanata?

Chaetanthera lanata

What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera lanata?

Chaetanthera lanata is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Chaetanthera lanata prefer?

Chaetanthera lanata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

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-37811: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.