Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leptocephala
ID:
119866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 17(84): 78, fig. 4 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119195



Common Names

  • Chaetanthera Leptocephala
  • Chaetanthera Leptophylla
  • Chaetanthera Leptophyllum


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Description

Chaetanthera leptocephala (also called 'Slender-headed Chaetanthera', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera leptocephala is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to pollinators. It can also be used as a ground cover and to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthera leptocephala is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera leptocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Chaetanthera leptocephala

Chaetanthera leptocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Chaetanthera leptocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera leptocephala?

Chaetanthera leptocephala

What is the common name of Chaetanthera leptocephala?

Leptocephalous Chaetanthera

What is the habitat of Chaetanthera leptocephala?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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-80497: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.