Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
valdiviana
ID:
43522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 712 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042851

Common Names

  • Chaetanthera
  • Valdiviana
  • Chaetanthera valdiviana

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Description

Chaetanthera valdiviana (also called Valdivia's Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to South America and grows in grassy, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera valdiviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthera valdiviana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera valdiviana is a perennial herbaceous species native to Chile. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chaetanthera valdiviana

Chaetanthera valdiviana can be found in Chile.

Chaetanthera valdiviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera valdiviana?

Chaetanthera valdiviana

Where is Chaetanthera valdiviana native to?

Chile

What type of plant is Chaetanthera valdiviana?

Herbaceous annual

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