Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
taltalensis
ID:
1035369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) A.M.R.Davies

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Chaetanthera & Oriastrum 183. 2010 [Nov 2010]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034707



Common Names

  • Taltal Chaetanthera
  • Chaetanthera
  • Taltal Plant


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Description

Chaetanthera taltalensis (also called 'Taltal Chaetanthera' and 'Taltal Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in temperate forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera taltalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera taltalensis has small, yellow flowers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera taltalensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Chaetanthera taltalensis

Chaetanthera taltalensis can be found in the Atacama Desert in Chile.

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 tro-100351521: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Alison M.R. Davies: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.R.Davies' in the authors string.