Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
7698

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.C.Eaton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] 171, t. 18 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007027

Common Names

  • Chaenactis macrantha
  • Macrantha Chaenactis
  • Chaenactis

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Description

Chaenactis macrantha (also called Mojave pincushion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert regions of the United States. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils and in open, disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and small, gray-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenactis macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenactis macrantha has white flowers with yellow centers and a single row of petals. The seeds are small and dark, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenactis macrantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Chaenactis macrantha

Chaenactis macrantha is native to the western United States.

Chaenactis macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenactis macrantha?

Chaenactis macrantha

What is the common name of Chaenactis macrantha?

Large-headed Chaenactis

What is the natural habitat of Chaenactis macrantha?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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-106782: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Cady Eaton (1834-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Eaton' in the authors string.