Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
97165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 449 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096494



Common Names

  • Ericoid Whitetop
  • Chaetopappa ericoides
  • Ericoid Whitetop


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Synonyms

  • Aster ericifolius Rothr. [illegitimate]
  • Leucelene hirtella Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aster leucelene S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Leucelene arenosa A.Heller [unknown]
  • Diplogon ericoides Raf. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus ericoides (Torr.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Inula ericoides Torr. [unknown]
  • Aster ericifolius ericifolius [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis ericoides Torr. & James ex Eaton [unknown]
  • Diplopappus ericoides hirtellus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Leucelene ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Aster hirtifolius S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Aster arenosus (A.Heller) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Leucelene ericoides (Torr.) Greene [unknown]
  • Diplopappus ericoides hirtella A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Chaetopappa ericoides (also called Bristly Chaetopappa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetopappa ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetopappa ericoides has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetopappa ericoides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in 1-2 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the crown into several sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Chaetopappa ericoides

Chaetopappa ericoides can be found in the United States, primarily in the Southwestern states.

Chaetopappa ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetopappa ericoides?

Chaetopappa ericoides

What is the common name of Chaetopappa ericoides?

Heath Aster

What is the natural habitat of Chaetopappa ericoides?

Chaetopappa ericoides is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies

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-52637: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.