Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 104 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138617
Common Names
- Microphylla Chaetanthera
- Chaetanthera microphylla
- Chaetanthera
Synonyms
- Chaetanthera salsoloides (D.Don) Kuntze [unknown]
- Onoseris linifolia Bertero [unknown]
- Euthrixia salsoloides D.Don [unknown]
- Cherina microphylla Cass. [unknown]
- Chaetanthera linifolia Bertero ex Less. [unknown]
- Chaetanthera linifolia depauperata DC. [unknown]
- Chaetanthera linifolia linifolia [unknown]
- Chaetanthera microphylla microphylla [unknown]
Description
Chaetanthera microphylla (also called Small-leaved Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed areas, and has a hairy stem with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetanthera microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaetanthera microphylla var. albiflora (Phil.) Cabrera
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetanthera microphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetanthera microphylla is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Chaetanthera microphylla
Chaetanthera microphylla is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Chaetanthera microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera microphylla?
Chaetanthera microphylla
What is the common name of Chaetanthera microphylla?
Microphylla Chaetanthera
What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera microphylla?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,