Chaetopappa keerlioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keerlioides
ID:
15742
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 1: 69 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015071
Common Names
- Chaetopappa Keerlioides
- Keerl's Chaetopappa
- Keerl's Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetopappa keerlioides (also called Keerl's Chaetopappa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetopappa keerlioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetopappa keerlioides has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetopappa keerlioides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in the spring.
Where to Find Chaetopappa keerlioides
Chaetopappa keerlioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.
Chaetopappa keerlioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetopappa keerlioides?
Chaetopappa keerlioides
What type of plant is Chaetopappa keerlioides?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Chaetopappa keerlioides grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Central America
Species in the Chaetopappa genus
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-114585: Based on the initial data import
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.