Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
comosus
ID:
135205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
OPTIMA Newsl. 31: (4). 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134534



Common Names

  • Chamaeleon Comosus
  • Mountain Chamaeleon
  • Woolly Chamaeleon


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Description

Chamaeleon comosus (also called Feathery Chamaeleon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, silvery-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky places, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaeleon comosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaeleon comosus is a yellow-green star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaeleon comosus is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Chamaeleon comosus

Chamaeleon comosus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Chamaeleon comosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaeleon comosus?

Chamaeleon comosus

What is the common name of Chamaeleon comosus?

Hairy Chamaeleon

What is the natural habitat of Chamaeleon comosus?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.