Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
137826

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 492 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137155

Common Names

  • Bentham's Chionopappus
  • Chionopappus Benthamii
  • Bentham Chionopappus

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Description

Chionopappus benthamii (also called Bentham's Chionopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chionopappus benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionopappus benthamii is a yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionopappus benthamii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Chionopappus benthamii

Chionopappus benthamii is found in Mexico.

Chionopappus benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionopappus benthamii?

Chionopappus benthamii

What is the common name of Chionopappus benthamii?

Bentham's Chionopappus

Where is Chionopappus benthamii found?

It is found in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora.

Species in the Chionopappus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97847: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.