Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eriocephala
ID:
80267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 431 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079596



Common Names

  • Eriocephala Chimantaea
  • Eriocephala Hawkweed
  • Eriocephala Woodland Hawkweed


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Description

Chimantaea eriocephala (also called Woolly Chimantaea, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It has small white or pink flowers with dense, hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chimantaea eriocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Chimantaea eriocephala flower is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimantaea eriocephala is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be collected from the flowers and planted in a potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Chimantaea eriocephala

Chimantaea eriocephala is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Chimantaea eriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimantaea eriocephala?

Chimantaea eriocephala

What is the family of Chimantaea eriocephala?

Asteraceae

Where is Chimantaea eriocephala found?

Central America

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-36175: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.