Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 430 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015596
Common Names
- Lanocaulis Chimantaea
- Chimantaea Lanocaulis
- Chimantaea
Description
Chimantaea lanocaulis (also called the woolly-stemmed chimantaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is native to South America, and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chimantaea lanocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chimantaea lanocaulis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chimantaea lanocaulis 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 can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Chimantaea lanocaulis
Chimantaea lanocaulis can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in South America.
Chimantaea lanocaulis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Chimantaea lanocaulis?
Chimantaea lanocaulis is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
What type of soil does Chimantaea lanocaulis prefer?
Chimantaea lanocaulis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the growth rate of Chimantaea lanocaulis?
Chimantaea lanocaulis has a slow to moderate growth rate.
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,