Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
139288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 104 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138617



Common Names

  • Microphylla Chaetanthera
  • Chaetanthera microphylla
  • Chaetanthera


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Synonyms

  • Chaetanthera salsoloides (D.Don) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Onoseris linifolia Bertero [unknown]
  • Euthrixia salsoloides D.Don [unknown]
  • Cherina microphylla Cass. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera linifolia Bertero ex Less. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera linifolia depauperata DC. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera linifolia linifolia [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera microphylla microphylla [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera microphylla (also called Small-leaved Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed areas, and has a hairy stem with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaetanthera microphylla var. albiflora (Phil.) Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera microphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera microphylla is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Chaetanthera microphylla

Chaetanthera microphylla is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Chaetanthera microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera microphylla?

Chaetanthera microphylla

What is the common name of Chaetanthera microphylla?

Microphylla Chaetanthera

What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera microphylla?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-9925: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.