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chloracantha
Scientific Name: Chloracantha
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Chloracantha spinosa: Spiny Chloracantha
Chloracantha spinosa, commonly known as spiny chloracantha, devilweed aster, or Mexican devilweed, is a fascinating plant belonging to the aster family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Chloracantha spinosa has branches that are often spiny, particularly on the proximal (lower) portions of the stem. The distal portions may have variable degrees of spininess.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chloracantha spinosa (Benth.) G.L. Nesom
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Genus: Chloracantha (monotypic, meaning it contains only one species)
- Synonyms/Varieties:
- Chloracantha spinosa var. spinosa (Benth.) G.L. Nesom
- Chloracantha spinosa var. strictospinosa S.D. Sundb.
Distribution and Habitat
Chloracantha spinosa is native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. It thrives in wetland related habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Chloracantha spinosa is a rhizomatous perennial forb, much-branched, and typically grows to 50-120 cm in height, sometimes reaching 150 cm.
- Leaves are often absent, and the branches are green.
- Flower heads are small, measuring 5-7 mm high.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Chloracantha lampra, the delicate false-leaf katydid, has a similar scientific name that could create confusion.
Related Information
- Infraspecific classification of Chloracantha spinosa (Benth.) Nesom (Asteraceae) Astereae is available at: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/part/4309
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Chloracantha spinosa, Spiny chloracantha.
Haworthia chloracantha
Haworthia chloracantha is a species within the kingdom Plantae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Haworthia chloracantha
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Genus: Haworthia
- Varieties:
- Haworthia chloracantha var. chloracantha
- Haworthia chloracantha var. denticulifera (V.Poelln.) M.B.Bayer
- Haworthia chloracantha var. subglauca V.Poelln.
- Haworthia chloracantha var. pulchella (M.B.Bayer) Halda (Synonym for Haworthia pulchella M.B.Bayer)
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Haworthia chloracantha var. denticulifera is described as a "Cute little spiney- leafed plant".
Distribution and Habitat
- Some varieties of Haworthia chloracantha are native to South Africa, specifically the Western Cape Province and areas near Brandwag.