Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pomel) Brullo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Webbia 34(1): 302 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017451
Common Names
- Chiliadenus
- Rocky Mountain Balsamroot
- Rocky Mountain Balsamroots
Description
Chiliadenus rupestris (also called rock-loving daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Chiliadenus rupestris has been used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiliadenus rupestris has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiliadenus rupestris is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 6 months. It can also be propagated by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Chiliadenus rupestris
Chiliadenus rupestris can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
Chiliadenus rupestris FAQ
What is Chiliadenus rupestris?
Chiliadenus rupestris is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Chiliadenus rupestris found?
Chiliadenus rupestris is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What is the scientific classification of Chiliadenus rupestris?
Chiliadenus rupestris is classified as a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Species in the Chiliadenus genus
Chiliadenus bocconei,
Chiliadenus hesperius,
Chiliadenus rupestris,
Chiliadenus sericeus,
Chiliadenus lopadusanus,
Chiliadenus glutinosus,
Chiliadenus candicans,
Chiliadenus montanus,
Chiliadenus antiatlanticus,
Chiliadenus iphionoides,
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,