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
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.
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 Chimantaea genus
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,