Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
33507

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


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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.

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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.

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Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131755: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.