Status:
valid
Authors:
Deble
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 6:14 (-15; fig. 1) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080004
Common Names
- Camaqua Everlasting
- Camaqua Paper Daisy
- Camaqua Rayless Daisy
Description
Gamochaeta camaquaensis (also called Camaqua Gamochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta camaquaensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its fiber, which is used to make paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gamochaeta camaquaensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta camaquaensis is a perennial herb that is propagated from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by cuttings.
Where to Find Gamochaeta camaquaensis
Gamochaeta camaquaensis can be found in the South American countries of Brazil and Argentina.
Gamochaeta camaquaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta camaquaensis?
Gamochaeta camaquaensis
What is the common name of Gamochaeta camaquaensis?
Camaqua Gamochaeta
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta camaquaensis?
Gamochaeta camaquaensis is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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,