Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) A.Braun & Asch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) App. 1: 6 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032836
Common Names
- Cunningham's Centipeda
- Cunningham's Centipedgrass
- Cunningham's Centipede
Synonyms
- Myriogyne cunninghamii DC. [unknown]
- Cotula cunninghamii F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Centipeda cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Centipeda, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centipeda cunninghamii is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin irritations, and headaches. It is also used as an herbal tea to help with anxiety and insomnia. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centipeda cunninghamii has yellow flowers that are clustered in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centipeda cunninghamii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring. The plant prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Centipeda cunninghamii
Centipeda cunninghamii is found in Australia.
Centipeda cunninghamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centipeda cunninghamii?
Centipeda cunninghamii
What is the common name of Centipeda cunninghamii?
Cunningham's Centipeda
What is the family of Centipeda cunninghamii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Centipeda genus
Centipeda aotearoana,
Centipeda cunninghamii,
Centipeda borealis,
Centipeda racemosa,
Centipeda thespidioides,
Centipeda nidiformis,
Centipeda minima,
Centipeda elatinoides,
Centipeda pleiocephala,
Centipeda crateriformis,
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,