Calyptocarpus vialis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Common names for C. vialis include straggler daisy, horseherb, lawnflower, and creeping Cinderella-weed. It is native to south Texas, Mexico, Belize, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. It has also been introduced east of Texas, Argentina, Hawaii, India, Java, Australia, and Taiwan. It is one of only three species in the genus Calyptocarpus.
The opposite leaves are typically long and triangular to lanceolate in shape. It bears heads of yellow flowers, with around 10–20 disc florets and 3–8 ray florets, the laminae of the latter around long. It flowers year round. It is a weedy species, found in lawns and along other disturbed areas such as roadsides and paths.
Calyptocarpus vialis possess medicinal properties that are as effective as the antibacterial drug ciprofloxacin.[1] Additionally, Calyptocarpus vialis extracts are more effective against fungal stains than the standard market drug. With further research and development, Calyptocarpus vialis can be crucial in developing medications for various diseases.