Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
136390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Pippen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 34(6): 379 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135719



Common Names

  • Digitacalia chiapensis
  • Digitacalia
  • Chiapensis


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Synonyms

  • Senecio chiapensis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Odontotrichum chiapense Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cacalia chiapensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Odontotrichum chiapensis (Hemsl.) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Digitacalia chiapensis (also called Chiapas knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a few lateral branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Digitacalia chiapensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitacalia chiapensis is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitacalia chiapensis is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by direct sowing in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Digitacalia chiapensis

Digitacalia chiapensis is native to Chiapas, Mexico and can be found in the wild in the region.

Digitacalia chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitacalia chiapensis?

Digitacalia chiapensis

What is the common name of Digitacalia chiapensis?

Chiapas digitacalia

What is the natural habitat of Digitacalia chiapensis?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the Mexican state of Chiapas

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-96457: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Richard W. Pippen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pippen' in the authors string.