Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
92034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 26: 104 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091363

Common Names

  • Nipplewort
  • Chaptalia
  • Dentate Nipplewort

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Synonyms

  • Tussilago dentata L. [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthema dentata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gerbera dentata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Leria dentata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Chaptalia primulacea Greene [unknown]

Description

Chaptalia dentata (also called Toothleaf Chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia dentata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia dentata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Chaptalia dentata

Chaptalia dentata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.

Chaptalia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia dentata?

Chaptalia dentata

What is the common name of Chaptalia dentata?

Toothed Chaptalia

What is the habitat of Chaptalia dentata?

Chaptalia dentata is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Species in the Chaptalia genus

Chaptalia paramensis, Chaptalia hololeuca, Chaptalia ekmanii, Chaptalia denticellata, Chaptalia comptonioides, Chaptalia hermogenis, Chaptalia lyratifolia, Chaptalia rotundifolia, Chaptalia cipoensis, Chaptalia mandonii, Chaptalia dolichopoda, Chaptalia nipensis, Chaptalia isernina, Chaptalia leptophylla, Chaptalia anisobasis, Chaptalia callacallensis, Chaptalia stuebelii, Chaptalia sinuata, Chaptalia integerrima, Chaptalia pumila, Chaptalia hidalgoensis, Chaptalia pringlei, Chaptalia vegaensis, Chaptalia rocana, Chaptalia mornicola, Chaptalia angustata, Chaptalia piloselloides, Chaptalia denticulata, Chaptalia spathulata, Chaptalia transiliens, Chaptalia ignota, Chaptalia fallax, Chaptalia arechavaletae, Chaptalia meridensis, Chaptalia incana, Chaptalia crassiuscula, Chaptalia chapadensis, Chaptalia turquinensis, Chaptalia graminifolia, Chaptalia eggersii, Chaptalia nutans, Chaptalia flavicans, Chaptalia cordifolia, Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia similis, Chaptalia shaferi, Chaptalia dentata, Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia cordata, Chaptalia media,

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-47634: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.