Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 369 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021470
Common Names
- Gamochaeta depilata
- Hairy Gamochaeta
- Depilated Gamochaeta
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium depilatum Phil. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium obscurum Phil. [unknown]
Description
Gamochaeta depilata (also called Hairless Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta depilata is a species of aster that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterfly larvae.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gamochaeta depilata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta depilata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and then into the garden when they are large enough.
Where to Find Gamochaeta depilata
Gamochaeta depilata is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, scrublands, and roadsides.
Gamochaeta depilata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta depilata?
Gamochaeta depilata
What is the common name of Gamochaeta depilata?
Hairy Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta depilata?
It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
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,