Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 363 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080932
Common Names
- Alien Cudweed
- Cudweed
- Gamochaeta Cudweed
Description
Gamochaeta aliena (also called Alien Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta aliena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gamochaeta aliena is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta aliena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Gamochaeta aliena
Gamochaeta aliena can be found in the United States, particularly in the states of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Gamochaeta aliena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta aliena?
Gamochaeta aliena
What is the common name of Gamochaeta aliena?
Alien cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta aliena?
Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites
Species in the Gamochaeta genus
Gamochaeta valparadisea,
Gamochaeta standleyi,
Gamochaeta simplicicaulis,
Gamochaeta nigrevestis,
Gamochaeta berteroana,
Gamochaeta serpyllifolia,
Gamochaeta neuquensis,
Gamochaeta villarroelii,
Gamochaeta suffruticosa,
Gamochaeta filaginea,
Gamochaeta chionesthes,
Gamochaeta humilis,
Gamochaeta depilata,
Gamochaeta oreophila,
Gamochaeta boliviensis,
Gamochaeta platensis,
Gamochaeta rizzinii,
Gamochaeta argyrinea,
Gamochaeta argentina,
Gamochaeta stachydifolia,
Gamochaeta calviceps,
Gamochaeta andina,
Gamochaeta antarctica,
Gamochaeta simplicaulis,
Gamochaeta ambatensis,
Gamochaeta lulioana,
Gamochaeta grazielae,
Gamochaeta chamissonis,
Gamochaeta ustulata,
Gamochaeta nivalis,
Gamochaeta girardiana,
Gamochaeta axillaris,
Gamochaeta badillana,
Gamochaeta andinum,
Gamochaeta camaquaensis,
Gamochaeta aliena,
Gamochaeta meridensis,
Gamochaeta falcata,
Gamochaeta purpurea,
Gamochaeta diffusa,
Gamochaeta monticola,
Gamochaeta stagnalis,
Gamochaeta erecta,
Gamochaeta malvinensis,
Gamochaeta sphacelata,
Gamochaeta polybotrya,
Gamochaeta americana,
Gamochaeta thouarsii,
Gamochaeta capitata,
Gamochaeta coarctata,
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,