Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hersheyi
ID:
35715

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington lix. 47 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035044



Common Names

  • Hershey's Chaetopappa
  • Hershey Chaetopappa
  • Chaetopappa Hersheyi


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Description

Chaetopappa hersheyi (also called Hershey's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetopappa hersheyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetopappa hersheyi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetopappa hersheyi is a perennial that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Chaetopappa hersheyi

Chaetopappa hersheyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild.

Chaetopappa hersheyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetopappa hersheyi?

Chaetopappa hersheyi

What is the common name of Chaetopappa hersheyi?

Hershey's Chaetopappa

Where is Chaetopappa hersheyi found?

Chaetopappa hersheyi is found in the southwestern United States.

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-133894: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.