Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
90551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Vent. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089880



Common Names

  • Chaptalia albicans
  • White Chaptalia
  • White Nodding Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Leria leiocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Gerbera leiocarpa Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia leiocarpa (DC.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Gerbera albicans Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthema tomentosum (L.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leontodon tomentosus L.f. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia integrifolia leiocarpa (DC.) Baker [unknown]
  • Chaptalia nutans leiocarpa Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Leria albicans (Sw.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Tussilago albicans Sw. [unknown]
  • Leria nutans leiocarpa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia crispula Greene [unknown]
  • Chaptalia nutans leiocarpa (DC.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Leria albicans (Sw.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia albicans (also called White chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It grows in dry grasslands and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia albicans has small white flowers, with seeds that are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia albicans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in a sunny, well-drained location. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chaptalia albicans

Chaptalia albicans can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Chaptalia albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia albicans?

Chaptalia albicans

What is the family of Chaptalia albicans?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chaptalia albicans?

White-flowered chaptalia

Species in the Chaptalia genus

Chaptalia paramensis, Chaptalia hololeuca, Chaptalia ekmanii, Chaptalia denticellata, Chaptalia comptonioides, Chaptalia hermogenis, Chaptalia lyratifolia, Chaptalia rotundifolia, Chaptalia cipoensis, Chaptalia mandonii, Chaptalia dolichopoda, Chaptalia nipensis, Chaptalia isernina, Chaptalia leptophylla, Chaptalia anisobasis, Chaptalia callacallensis, Chaptalia stuebelii, Chaptalia sinuata, Chaptalia integerrima, Chaptalia pumila, Chaptalia hidalgoensis, Chaptalia pringlei, Chaptalia vegaensis, Chaptalia rocana, Chaptalia mornicola, Chaptalia angustata, Chaptalia piloselloides, Chaptalia denticulata, Chaptalia spathulata, Chaptalia transiliens, Chaptalia ignota, Chaptalia fallax, Chaptalia arechavaletae, Chaptalia meridensis, Chaptalia incana, Chaptalia crassiuscula, Chaptalia chapadensis, Chaptalia turquinensis, Chaptalia graminifolia, Chaptalia eggersii, Chaptalia nutans, Chaptalia flavicans, Chaptalia cordifolia, Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia similis, Chaptalia shaferi, Chaptalia dentata, Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia cordata, Chaptalia media,

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

Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:192589-1: Based on the initial data import