Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 97 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046471
Common Names
- Mornicola Chaptalia
- Chaptalia
- Mornicola
Description
Chaptalia mornicola (also called Mornicola Chaptalia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a woody stem and spiny leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaptalia mornicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaptalia mornicola is white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaptalia mornicola is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant.
Where to Find Chaptalia mornicola
Chaptalia mornicola can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Chaptalia mornicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaptalia mornicola?
Chaptalia mornicola
What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia mornicola?
Dry grasslands and scrub in the Mediterranean region
What is the flowering period of Chaptalia mornicola?
June to August
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,