Chaetogastra decora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
1551163
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 959. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031229
Common Names
- Chaetogastra decora
- Decora Chaetogastra
- Chaetogastra Chaetogastra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetogastra decora (also called Decorative Chaetogastra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers, native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetogastra decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetogastra decora is a small, white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetogastra decora is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Chaetogastra decora
Chaetogastra decora can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington, and in parts of northern Mexico.
Chaetogastra decora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra decora?
Chaetogastra decora
What is the common name of Chaetogastra decora?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Chaetogastra decora?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes of Peru
Species in the Chaetogastra genus
Chaetogastra martiana, Chaetogastra rosea, Chaetogastra schiedeana, Chaetogastra cogniauxiana, Chaetogastra tetrapetala, Chaetogastra andreana, Chaetogastra simplicicaulis, Chaetogastra confertiflora, Chaetogastra capitata, Chaetogastra citrina, Chaetogastra araneicalyx, Chaetogastra thulia, Chaetogastra anderssonii, Chaetogastra solmsii, Chaetogastra almedae, Chaetogastra trinitensis, Chaetogastra alata, Chaetogastra wasshausenii, Chaetogastra purpurascens, Chaetogastra aurea, Chaetogastra pleromoides, Chaetogastra asperifolia, Chaetogastra obtusifolia, Chaetogastra cornuta, Chaetogastra congestiflora, Chaetogastra pulcherrima, Chaetogastra rupestris, Chaetogastra pendula, Chaetogastra purpusii, Chaetogastra parviflora, Chaetogastra hutchisonii, Chaetogastra oroensis, Chaetogastra herzogii, Chaetogastra rusbyi, Chaetogastra herincquiana, Chaetogastra galeottiana, Chaetogastra laevis, Chaetogastra dimorphylla, Chaetogastra excoriata, Chaetogastra monticola, Chaetogastra hassleri, Chaetogastra macvaughii, Chaetogastra minor, Chaetogastra longisepala, Chaetogastra cordeiroi, Chaetogastra crassifolia, Chaetogastra cristaensis, Chaetogastra riograndensis, Chaetogastra ornata, Chaetogastra brachyphylla,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,