Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 50: 51 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126155
Common Names
- Montane Chaptalia
- Mountain Chaptalia
- Montane Daisy
Description
Chaptalia montana (also called Mountain Chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chaptalia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaptalia montana is a white, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaptalia montana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated from division in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a pot filled with moist soil. The divisions should be kept in a warm, bright area and watered regularly.
Where to Find Chaptalia montana
Chaptalia montana can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Chaptalia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaptalia montana?
Chaptalia montana
What are the common names of Chaptalia montana?
Mountain Chaptalia, Mountain Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia montana?
Chaptalia montana is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas
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,