Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
minuta
ID:
32827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 1: 134 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032156

Common Names

  • Chaetanthera minuta
  • Small-flowered Chaetanthera
  • Small-flowered Chaetanthera

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Description

Chaetanthera minuta (also called Small-flowered Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a spiny margin. The flowers are yellow and solitary, and the fruits are achenes. It is found in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera minuta has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and bushy with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera minuta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Cut back the foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Chaetanthera minuta

Chaetanthera minuta is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Chaetanthera minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera minuta?

Chaetanthera minuta

What type of plant is Chaetanthera minuta?

It is an annual herbaceous plant

Where is Chaetanthera minuta found?

It is found in the mountains of Iran

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131096: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.