Common names for C. vialis include straggler daisy, horseherb, lawnflower,[3] and creeping Cinderella-weed.

It has also been introduced east of Texas, Argentina, Hawaii, India, Java, Australia, and Taiwan.

[5] It is a weedy species, found in lawns and along other disturbed areas such as roadsides and paths.

[5] Calyptocarpus vialis possess medicinal properties that are as effective as the antibacterial drug ciprofloxacin.

[7] Additionally, Calyptocarpus vialis extracts are more effective against fungal stains than the standard market drug.