Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
americana
ID:
126038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 151 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125367

Common Names

  • American Cudweed
  • American Everlasting
  • American Cottonweed

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Synonyms

  • Gamochaeta guatemalensis (Gand.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium consanguineum Hombr. & Jacquinot ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta americana alpina Wedd. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum macrophyllum Greenm. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum americanum (Mill.) Klatt [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta americana vulgaris Wedd. [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta irazuensis G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium guatemalense Gand. [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta americana interrupta Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Gamochaeta americana (also called American Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grassland, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gamochaeta americana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta americana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Gamochaeta americana

Gamochaeta americana can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Gamochaeta americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta americana?

Gamochaeta americana

What type of plant is Gamochaeta americana?

It is an annual herb

Where is Gamochaeta americana found?

It is found in the southeastern United States

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.