Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1409478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) S.E.Freire & Anderb.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 302(8): 1062. 2016 [1 Jul 2016]] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421943



Common Names

  • Gamochaeta alpina
  • Alpine Gamochaeta
  • Alpine Cudweed


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Description

Gamochaeta alpina (also called Alpine Cudweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Andes. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta alpina is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta alpina has yellow flowers, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta alpina is an annual that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers dry, sunny areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Gamochaeta alpina

Gamochaeta alpina is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Gamochaeta alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta alpina?

Gamochaeta alpina

What type of plant is Gamochaeta alpina?

Herb

Where is Gamochaeta alpina found?

Mexico

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,

References

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.