Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
127439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vent.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Nouv. t. 61

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126768



Common Names

  • Woolly Chaptalia
  • Woolly Sunbonnets
  • Woolly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Chaptalia integrifolia Vent. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gerbera walteri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia semifloscularis (Walter) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Leria tomentosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia integrifolia (Michx.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tussilago integrifolia Michx. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia azuensis Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Perdicium semiflosculare Walter [unknown]
  • Tussilago integrifolia Michx. [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia tomentosa (also called woolly sunbonnet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in open, dry, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaptalia tomentosa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia tomentosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Chaptalia tomentosa

Chaptalia tomentosa can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Chaptalia tomentosa FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Chaptalia tomentosa?

Chaptalia tomentosa prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best time to plant Chaptalia tomentosa?

Chaptalia tomentosa should be planted in the spring or fall.

How much sunlight does Chaptalia tomentosa need?

Chaptalia tomentosa prefers full sun to partial shade.

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