Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eggersii
ID:
87277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3(3): 418 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086606



Common Names

  • Chaptalia eggersii
  • Egger's Chaptalia
  • Egger's Sunray


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Description

Chaptalia eggersii (also called Eggers' Chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia eggersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia eggersii has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia eggersii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location in the spring. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Chaptalia eggersii

Chaptalia eggersii is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Chaptalia eggersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia eggersii?

Chaptalia eggersii

What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia eggersii?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Chaptalia eggersii prefer?

It prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

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-42990: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.