Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
90719

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 4, 1(1): 95 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090048



Common Names

  • Chaptalia
  • Chaptalia nutans
  • Nodding Chaptalia


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Description

Chaptalia similis (also called Similar Sunbonnet, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers, deeply lobed leaves, and grows in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia similis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia similis has small, white flowers that form a dense, flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia similis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Chaptalia similis

Chaptalia similis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas, including roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Chaptalia similis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia similis?

Chaptalia similis

What is the common name of Chaptalia similis?

Similar Sunbonnet

What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia similis?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States.

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-46342: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.