Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 5: 301. 1836 [1-10 Oct 1836]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017935
Common Names
- Chaetopappa asteroides
- Roughseed Chaetopappa
- Roughseed Aster
Synonyms
- Chaetanthera asteroides Nutt. [unknown]
- Diplostelma radians Raf. [unknown]
- Distasis asterodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Chaetopappa asteroides asteroides [unknown]
- Diplostelma filiformis Raf. [unknown]
- Diplostelma pumila Raf. [unknown]
Description
Chaetopappa asteroides (also called Aster-leaved Chaetopappa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the deserts of North America. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetopappa asteroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaetopappa asteroides var. grandis Shinners
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetopappa asteroides is a small, white flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetopappa asteroides is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is also tolerant of a range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Chaetopappa asteroides
Chaetopappa asteroides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Chaetopappa asteroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetopappa asteroides?
Chaetopappa asteroides
What is the common name of Chaetopappa asteroides?
Asteroides
Where is Chaetopappa asteroides found?
Chaetopappa asteroides is found in the United States.
Species in the Chaetopappa genus
Chaetopappa effusa,
Chaetopappa parryi,
Chaetopappa keerlioides,
Chaetopappa bellidifolia,
Chaetopappa asteroides,
Chaetopappa plomoensis,
Chaetopappa hersheyi,
Chaetopappa imberbis,
Chaetopappa bellioides,
Chaetopappa pulchella,
Chaetopappa ericoides,
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,