Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray & Engelm.) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 1: 71 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017141
Common Names
- Chaetopappa bellidifolia
- Bellidifolia Chaetopappa
- Chaetopappa
Synonyms
- Keerlia bellidifolia A.Gray & Engelm. [unknown]
- Bourdonia bellidifolia (A.Gray & Engelm.) Greene [unknown]
Description
Chaetopappa bellidifolia (also called false dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetopappa bellidifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetopappa bellidifolia is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetopappa bellidifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The divisions should be well-watered and should establish quickly.
Where to Find Chaetopappa bellidifolia
Chaetopappa bellidifolia can be found in the western United States.
Chaetopappa bellidifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetopappa bellidifolia?
Chaetopappa bellidifolia
What is the common name of Chaetopappa bellidifolia?
Daisy-leaved Chaetopappa
What is the natural habitat of Chaetopappa bellidifolia?
Open grassland and scrub in the western 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,