Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
runcinata
ID:
126958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. , folio ed. 4: 5 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126287



Common Names

  • Runcinate Chaptalia
  • Runcinate Star-thistle
  • Runcinate Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Thyrsanthema runcinata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tussilago bicolor Herb.Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Leria longipes Cass. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia runcinata runcinata [unknown]
  • Chaptalia piloselloides graminifolia Malme [unknown]
  • Oxydon bicolor Less [deprecated]
  • Oxydon bicolor Less. [unknown]
  • Gerbera bicolor Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Loxodon longipes Cass. [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia runcinata (also called Star-Fruit, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white ray florets and yellow disc florets, and is native to Central America. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia runcinata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaptalia runcinata is yellow and has a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia runcinata is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Chaptalia runcinata

Chaptalia runcinata is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.

Chaptalia runcinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia runcinata?

Chaptalia runcinata

What is the common name of Chaptalia runcinata?

Runcinate Chaptalia

What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia runcinata?

Grasslands and open woodlands in 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