Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
1255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Anderb. & S.E.Freire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Taxon 39(3): 431 (1990): (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000584

Common Names

  • Perpusilla Chaetanthera
  • Perpusilla Aster
  • Perpusilla Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Lucilia perpusilla Wedd. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera aymarae Martic. & Quezada [unknown]
  • Luciliopsis perpusilla Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera perpusilla (also called Dwarf Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is usually found in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera perpusilla 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera perpusilla has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera perpusilla is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Chaetanthera perpusilla

Chaetanthera perpusilla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Chaetanthera perpusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera perpusilla?

Chaetanthera perpusilla

What is the common name of Chaetanthera perpusilla?

Chaetanthera

What is the family of Chaetanthera perpusilla?

Asteraceae

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-100554: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.