Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nipensis
ID:
16105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 229 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015434



Common Names

  • Nipensis Chaptalia
  • Chaptalia Nipensis
  • Nipensis


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Description

Chaptalia nipensis (also called Chaptalia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flower heads that are usually solitary. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia nipensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia nipensis has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia nipensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or dividing the clumps in the fall.

Where to Find Chaptalia nipensis

Chaptalia nipensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Chaptalia nipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia nipensis?

Chaptalia nipensis

What type of plant is Chaptalia nipensis?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia nipensis?

Grassland, chaparral

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-114937: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.