Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bellioides
ID:
64518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 1: 77. 1946

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063847



Common Names

  • Chaetopappa Bellioides
  • Bell's Chaetopappa
  • Chaetopappa


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Synonyms

  • Chaetopappa bellioides hirticaulis Shinners [unknown]
  • Chaetopappa bellioides bellioides [unknown]

Description

Chaetopappa bellioides (also called Bell’s Chaetopappa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in sandy or gravelly soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetopappa bellioides is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, to attract pollinators, and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetopappa bellioides is a yellow-green, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are short and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetopappa bellioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and does best in moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Chaetopappa bellioides

Chaetopappa bellioides is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, meadows and other areas with moist soil.

Chaetopappa bellioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetopappa bellioides?

Chaetopappa bellioides

What type of plant is Chaetopappa bellioides?

It is an annual herb

Where is Chaetopappa bellioides found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-20811: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.