Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1551210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 966. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031276

Common Names

  • Pulcherrima Chaetogastra
  • Chaetogastra pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima's Chaetogastra

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Description

Chaetogastra pulcherrima (also called Most Beautiful Chaetogastra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetogastra pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetogastra pulcherrima is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetogastra pulcherrima is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is more difficult and time-consuming.

Where to Find Chaetogastra pulcherrima

Chaetogastra pulcherrima can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chaetogastra pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra pulcherrima?

Chaetogastra pulcherrima

What is the family of Chaetogastra pulcherrima?

Asteraceae

Where is Chaetogastra pulcherrima found?

Mexico

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,