Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
santolinoides
ID:
2954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 9(2): 17 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002283

Common Names

  • Chaenactis santolinoides
  • Santolina Daisy
  • Santolina Chaenactis

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Description

Chaenactis santolinoides (also called Santolina everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are white and have a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenactis santolinoides is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenactis santolinoides has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenactis santolinoides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Chaenactis santolinoides

Chaenactis santolinoides is found in the western United States and Canada.

Chaenactis santolinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenactis santolinoides?

Chaenactis santolinoides

What is the common name of Chaenactis santolinoides?

Santolina Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Chaenactis santolinoides?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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