Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
10983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 367 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010312



Common Names

  • Berteroana Gamochaeta
  • Gamochaeta Berteroana
  • Berteroana


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Description

Gamochaeta berteroana (also called Bertero's Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta berteroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta berteroana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta berteroana is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gamochaeta berteroana

Gamochaeta berteroana is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Gamochaeta berteroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta berteroana?

Gamochaeta berteroana

What are the common names of Gamochaeta berteroana?

Bertero's Cudweed

What is the native range of Gamochaeta berteroana?

South America

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-109983: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.