Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. ex Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 112 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117870
Common Names
- Linearis Chaetanthera
- Chaetanthera Linearis
- Linearis Bristle-fruited
Description
Chaetanthera linearis (also called Slender-leaved Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetanthera linearis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its ability to attract beneficial insects.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaetanthera linearis var. taltalensis I.M.Johnst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetanthera linearis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetanthera linearis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry areas. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chaetanthera linearis
Chaetanthera linearis is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, scrub, and grasslands.
Chaetanthera linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera linearis?
Chaetanthera linearis
What is the common name of Chaetanthera linearis?
Linear-leaved Chaetanthera
What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera linearis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,