Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
67108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 255 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066437



Common Names

  • Chaptalia spathulata
  • Spathulate Chaptalia
  • Spoonleaf Chaptalia


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Synonyms

  • Leria spathulata D.Don [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthema spathulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lieberkuhna spathulata DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia spathulata Moc. & Sessé ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Gerbera spathulata Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia spathulata (also called Spathulate Chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has white flowers and spoon-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia spathulata has yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shaped pattern. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia spathulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Chaptalia spathulata

Chaptalia spathulata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Chaptalia spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia spathulata?

Chaptalia spathulata

What is the common name of Chaptalia spathulata?

Spathulate Chaptalia

What is the habitat of Chaptalia spathulata?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-23319: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.