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leastdaisy

Scientific Name: Chaetopappa

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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About the Chaetopappa Genus (Leastdaisies)

Chaetopappa is a genus of plants belonging to the daisy or sunflower family (Asteraceae). Plants in this genus are commonly known as leastdaisies. These wildflowers are native to western and central North America.

Common Names

  • Leastdaisy
  • Guadalupe Least Daisy
  • Guadalupe Lazy Daisy
  • Arkansas Leastdaisy
  • Whiteray Leastdaisy
  • Manyflower Leastdaisy
  • Baby White Aster (for Chaetopappa ericoides)
  • Tiny Lazy Daisy (for Chaetopappa asteroides)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
  • Synonym: Chaetopappa elegans Soreng & Spellenb. (for at least one species)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western and central North America.
  • Specific examples include the Edwards Plateau area of Texas (Chaetopappa bellidifolia), Arkansas (Chaetopappa asteroides), and areas with a Mediterranean climate.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Chaetopappa bellidifolia (Hairy Leastdaisy) is a tap-rooted annual.
  • Height ranges from 3 to 15 inches.
  • Basal leaves are relatively small.
  • Growth habits vary, including forb/herb (non-woody plant), subshrub, and perennial durations.

Ecological Role

  • Some species are described as rustic in Mediterranean climates and suitable for outdoor cultivation.

Specific Species

  • Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC. (Arkansas Leastdaisy, Tiny Lazy Daisy)
    • Variety: Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC. var. grandis Shinners (Arkansas Leastdaisy)
  • Chaetopappa bellidifolia (A. Gray & Engelm.) Shinners (Whiteray Leastdaisy, Hairy Leastdaisy, Dwarf White Aster)
  • Chaetopappa ericoides (Baby White Aster)
  • Chaetopappa effusa (Spreading Leastdaisy)
    • Synonym: Keerlia effusa A. Gray
  • Chaetopappa hersheyi S.F. Blake (Guadalupe Leastdaisy)
  • Chaetopappa imberbis (Awnless Leastdaisy)
  • Chaetopappa bellioides (Manyflower Leastdaisy)
  • Chaetopappa parryi (Parry's Leastdaisy)

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • NatureServe
  • uBio
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Botanical Society of South Africa