Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fernald) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 368. 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036985
Common Names
- Calviceps Gamochaeta
- Calviceps Cudweed
- Calviceps Everlasting
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium calviceps Fernald [unknown]
Description
Gamochaeta calviceps (also called Bald Gamochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta calviceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gamochaeta calviceps is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta calviceps is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or division and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring.
Where to Find Gamochaeta calviceps
Gamochaeta calviceps is native to South America.
Gamochaeta calviceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta calviceps?
Gamochaeta calviceps
What is the family of Gamochaeta calviceps?
Asteraceae
Where is Gamochaeta calviceps found?
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,