Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 74: 24, fig. 3 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077744
Common Names
- Chaptalia incana
- Gray Chaptalia
- Gray False Sunflower
Description
Chaptalia incana (also called Gray Chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Chaptalia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaptalia incana is white in color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaptalia incana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the rhizomes in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Chaptalia incana
Chaptalia incana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Chaptalia incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaptalia incana?
Chaptalia incana
What is the common name of Chaptalia incana?
Hoary sunbonnet
What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia incana?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Chaptalia genus
Chaptalia paramensis,
Chaptalia hololeuca,
Chaptalia ekmanii,
Chaptalia denticellata,
Chaptalia comptonioides,
Chaptalia hermogenis,
Chaptalia lyratifolia,
Chaptalia rotundifolia,
Chaptalia cipoensis,
Chaptalia mandonii,
Chaptalia dolichopoda,
Chaptalia nipensis,
Chaptalia isernina,
Chaptalia leptophylla,
Chaptalia anisobasis,
Chaptalia callacallensis,
Chaptalia stuebelii,
Chaptalia sinuata,
Chaptalia integerrima,
Chaptalia pumila,
Chaptalia hidalgoensis,
Chaptalia pringlei,
Chaptalia vegaensis,
Chaptalia rocana,
Chaptalia mornicola,
Chaptalia angustata,
Chaptalia piloselloides,
Chaptalia denticulata,
Chaptalia spathulata,
Chaptalia transiliens,
Chaptalia ignota,
Chaptalia fallax,
Chaptalia arechavaletae,
Chaptalia meridensis,
Chaptalia incana,
Chaptalia crassiuscula,
Chaptalia chapadensis,
Chaptalia turquinensis,
Chaptalia graminifolia,
Chaptalia eggersii,
Chaptalia nutans,
Chaptalia flavicans,
Chaptalia cordifolia,
Chaptalia albicans,
Chaptalia similis,
Chaptalia shaferi,
Chaptalia dentata,
Chaptalia albicans,
Chaptalia cordata,
Chaptalia media,
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,