Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
137443

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. (1832) 391. (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136772



Common Names

  • Villosa Chaetanthera
  • Villosa
  • Chaetanthera


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Description

Chaetanthera villosa (also called 'Hairy Chaetanthera', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthera villosa is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera villosa is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chaetanthera villosa

Chaetanthera villosa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Chaetanthera villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera villosa?

Chaetanthera villosa

What is the common name of Chaetanthera villosa?

Hairy Chaetanthera

Where is Chaetanthera villosa native to?

South America

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-97474: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.