Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flabellifolia
ID:
71305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 1: 153 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070634

Common Names

  • Chaetanthera flabellifolia
  • Fan-Leaved Chaetanthera
  • Fan-Leaved Chaff Flower

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Synonyms

  • Pachylaena elegans Phil. [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera flabellifolia (also called Fanleaf Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 10–30 cm and has a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are white and are arranged in a solitary head. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera flabellifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthera flabellifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, hairy stem and two opposite, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera flabellifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the established plants in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Chaetanthera flabellifolia

Chaetanthera flabellifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Chaetanthera flabellifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera flabellifolia?

Chaetanthera flabellifolia

What is the common name of Chaetanthera flabellifolia?

Fanleaf chaetanthera

What is the habitat of Chaetanthera flabellifolia?

Chaetanthera flabellifolia is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Species in the Chaetanthera genus

Chaetanthera perpusilla, Chaetanthera chilensis, Chaetanthera moenchioides, Chaetanthera kalinae, Chaetanthera renifolia, Chaetanthera brachylepis, Chaetanthera dioica, Chaetanthera serrata, Chaetanthera euphrasioides, Chaetanthera ciliata, Chaetanthera splendens, Chaetanthera minuta, Chaetanthera boliviensis, Chaetanthera valdiviana, Chaetanthera australis, Chaetanthera incana, Chaetanthera flabellifolia, Chaetanthera peruviana, Chaetanthera cochlearifolia, Chaetanthera flabellata, Chaetanthera albiflora, Chaetanthera lanata, Chaetanthera spathulifolia, Chaetanthera acerosa, Chaetanthera linearis, Chaetanthera leptocephala, Chaetanthera chiquianensis, Chaetanthera glandulosa, Chaetanthera glabrata, Chaetanthera limbata, Chaetanthera tenella, Chaetanthera villosa, Chaetanthera elegans, Chaetanthera microphylla, Chaetanthera taltalensis, Chaetanthera depauperata, Chaetanthera frayjorgensis, Chaetanthera pubescens,

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