Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spathulifolia
ID:
93111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 1: 141 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092440



Common Names

  • Chaetanthera Spathulifolia
  • Chaetanthera
  • Chaetanthera de Montaña


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Synonyms

  • Chaetanthera spathulata Hauman [unknown]
  • Carmelita spathulata Phil. [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera spathulifolia (also called Spathulate-Leaved Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open areas, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera spathulifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera spathulifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of finely divided leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera spathulifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Chaetanthera spathulifolia

Chaetanthera spathulifolia is native to the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Chaetanthera spathulifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera spathulifolia?

Chaetanthera spathulifolia

What is the family of Chaetanthera spathulifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chaetanthera spathulifolia?

Spatulate-leaved Chaetanthera

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-48683: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.