Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
60021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 368 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059350



Common Names

  • Gamochaeta chamissonis
  • Beach Cudweed
  • Beach Sandweed


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Description

Gamochaeta chamissonis (also called Chamisso's silver-puffs, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has small, white, woolly flower heads and grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta chamissonis is a plant used for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta chamissonis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta chamissonis is a perennial herb that is native to California and Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Gamochaeta chamissonis

Gamochaeta chamissonis is native to North and South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Gamochaeta chamissonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta chamissonis?

Gamochaeta chamissonis

What is the common name of Gamochaeta chamissonis?

Silver cudweed

What is the family of Gamochaeta chamissonis?

Asteraceae

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-16439: 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.