Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argentina
ID:
34575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 365, fig. 1 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033904



Common Names

  • Gamochaeta argentina
  • Argentina Gamochaeta
  • Argentina Cudweed


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Description

Gamochaeta argentina (also called Argentine cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its small, leathery leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta argentina is a medicinal plant used for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta argentina has yellow flowers with a dark center and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta argentina is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gamochaeta argentina

Gamochaeta argentina is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Gamochaeta argentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta argentina?

Gamochaeta argentina

What is the common name of Gamochaeta argentina?

Argentine cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta argentina?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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