Chaetogastra saxosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxosa
ID:
1551221
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 967. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031287
Common Names
- Saxosa Chaetogastra
- Chaetogastra saxosa
- Saxosa's Chaetogastra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetogastra saxosa (also called Stony 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 saxosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetogastra saxosa is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Chaetogastra saxosa 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 saxosa
Chaetogastra saxosa can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Chaetogastra saxosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra saxosa?
Chaetogastra saxosa
What is the family of Chaetogastra saxosa?
Asteraceae
Where is Chaetogastra saxosa 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,