Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 335, fig (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095959
Common Names
- Chimantaea huberi
- Huber's Chimantaea
- Huber's Daisy
Description
Chimantaea huberi (also called Huber's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flower heads and is found in meadows, grasslands, and alpine areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chimantaea huberi is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chimantaea huberi has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chimantaea huberi is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Chimantaea huberi
Chimantaea huberi is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Chimantaea huberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimantaea huberi?
Chimantaea huberi
What is the common name of Chimantaea huberi?
Huber's Chimantaea
What is the natural habitat of Chimantaea huberi?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Chimantaea genus
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,