Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 30.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005520
Common Names
- Fremont's Chaenactis
- Fremont's Chaenactis Chaenactis
- Fremont's Chaenactis Sunflower
Description
Chaenactis fremontii (also called Fremont's Chaenactis, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenactis fremontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaenactis fremontii is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenactis fremontii can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.
Where to Find Chaenactis fremontii
Chaenactis fremontii is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Chaenactis fremontii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenactis fremontii?
Chaenactis fremontii
What is the common name of Chaenactis fremontii?
Fremont's Chaenactis
What is the natural habitat of Chaenactis fremontii?
Chaenactis fremontii is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.
Species in the Chaenactis genus
Chaenactis nevadensis,
Chaenactis santolinoides,
Chaenactis thompsonii,
Chaenactis carphoclinia,
Chaenactis fremontii,
Chaenactis macrantha,
Chaenactis cusickii,
Chaenactis alpigena,
Chaenactis glabriuscula,
Chaenactis parishii,
Chaenactis douglasii,
Chaenactis lacera,
Chaenactis stevioides,
Chaenactis nevii,
Chaenactis evermannii,
Chaenactis xantiana,
Chaenactis suffrutescens,
Chaenactis artemisiifolia,
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,