Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptonioides
ID:
4452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 117 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003781



Common Names

  • Compton's Chaptalia
  • Compton's Sunray
  • Compton's Rayflower


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Description

Chaptalia comptonioides (also called Compton's Chaptalia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flower heads. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia comptonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaptalia comptonioides is a yellow, composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia comptonioides is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seed in a well-drained seed-raising mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and placed in a propagating mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Chaptalia comptonioides

Chaptalia comptonioides can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Chaptalia comptonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia comptonioides?

Chaptalia comptonioides

What type of plant is Chaptalia comptonioides?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia comptonioides?

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103650: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.