Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
moenchioides
ID:
3985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 113 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003314

Common Names

  • Chaetanthera Moenchioides
  • Moench's Chaetanthera
  • Moench's Silverweed

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Synonyms

  • Chaetanthera ramosissima D.Don [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera ramosissima Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera moenchioides moenchioides [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera moenchioides pauciflora F.Meigen [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera moenchioides sulphurea F.Meigen [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera moenchioides (also called Moench's Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, yellow flower head and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera moenchioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera moenchioides has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera moenchioides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Chaetanthera moenchioides

Chaetanthera moenchioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas and canyons.

Chaetanthera moenchioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera moenchioides?

Chaetanthera moenchioides

What type of soil does Chaetanthera moenchioides prefer?

Chaetanthera moenchioides prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Where does Chaetanthera moenchioides grow?

Chaetanthera moenchioides grows in dry, open woods, grasslands, 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,

References