Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
87515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pol.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41(7): 582. 1878 [Feb 1878]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086844



Common Names

  • Nodding Chaptalia
  • Nodding Daisy
  • Chaptalia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Leria lyrata (Pers.) Cass. [unknown]
  • Leria nutans DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia spatulata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia majuscula Greene [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthema nutans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chaptalia diversifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Leria lyrata DC. [unknown]
  • Leria nutans nutans [unknown]
  • Gerbera nutans nutans [unknown]
  • Chaptalia nutans (L.) Hemsley [deprecated]
  • Leria nutans (L.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Chaptalia subcordata Greene [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthema ebracteata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tussilago nutans L. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia erosa Greene [unknown]
  • Gerbera nutans Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia ebracteata (Kuntze) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia nutans nutans [unknown]
  • Tussilago vaccina Vell. [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia nutans (also called 'Nodding Chaptalia' or 'Nodding Chaptalia Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, wiry stems with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaptalia nutans is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, light brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia nutans is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Chaptalia nutans

Chaptalia nutans is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Chaptalia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia nutans?

Chaptalia nutans

What is the common name of Chaptalia nutans?

Nodding chaptalia

What is the family of Chaptalia nutans?

Asteraceae

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-43226: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hellmuth Polakowski (1847-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pol.' in the authors string.