Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) D.P.Petit
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 134(2): 179 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118131
Common Names
- Large-leaved Chamaeleon
- Large-leaved False Foxglove
- Large-leaved Chamaeleon Plant
Description
Chamaeleon macrophyllus (also called large-leaved chamaeleon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichosteleum bernoullianum is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaeleon macrophyllus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaeleon macrophyllus is an evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chamaeleon macrophyllus
Chamaeleon macrophyllus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Chamaeleon macrophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaeleon macrophyllus?
Chamaeleon macrophyllus
What is the natural habitat of Chamaeleon macrophyllus?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the flowering period of Chamaeleon macrophyllus?
April to October
Species in the Chamaeleon 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
Daniel Pierre Petit: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.P.Petit' in the authors string.