Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
badillana
ID:
67770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aristeg.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 157 (1991):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067099



Common Names

  • Silver cudweed
  • Silverleaf cudweed
  • Silver-leaf cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium badillanum Aristeg. [unknown]

Description

Gamochaeta badillana (also called Badillo's Gamochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has linear leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. It is found in dry, open woods and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta badillana is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta badillana has yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta badillana is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Gamochaeta badillana

Gamochaeta badillana is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of these countries.

Gamochaeta badillana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta badillana?

Gamochaeta badillana

What is the common name of Gamochaeta badillana?

Badilla's Cudweed

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Gamochaeta badillana?

8-10

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-23974: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.