Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 3(3): 420. 1903 [1 May 1903]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034796
Common Names
- Chaptalia pumila
- Dwarf Chaptalia
- Dwarf Chaptalia Plant
Description
Chaptalia pumila (also called Dwarf Chaptalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with yellow disc florets.
Uses & Benefits
Chaptalia pumila is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaptalia pumila has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette shape with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaptalia pumila is an annual plant that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Chaptalia pumila
Chaptalia pumila is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Chaptalia pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaptalia pumila?
Chaptalia pumila
What is the common name of Chaptalia pumila?
Dwarf Chaptalia
Where is Chaptalia pumila native to?
Central 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,