Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exscapa
ID:
128799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 379 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128128



Common Names

  • Chaptalia exscapa
  • Cushion Sunray
  • Woolly Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera brevipes Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthema exscapa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trixis magellanica Bertero ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Tussilago exscapa Pers. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia exscapa Poepp. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Leria exscapa DC. [unknown]
  • Leria exscapa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Perdicium exscapum Steud. [unknown]
  • Loxodon brevipes Cass. [unknown]
  • Perdicium piloselloides Juss. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia exscapa exscapa [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia exscapa (also called Exscapular Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia exscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaptalia exscapa var. chilensis (DC.) Burkart

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia exscapa has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia exscapa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Chaptalia exscapa

Chaptalia exscapa is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Chaptalia exscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia exscapa?

Chaptalia exscapa

What is the common name of Chaptalia exscapa?

Exscapa Chaptalia

What is the habitat of Chaptalia exscapa?

It is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in the mountains of South America

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-89118: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.