Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Revista Invest. Agric. 11: 405. 1958
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128201
Common Names
- Desert Gamochaeta
- Gamochaeta Desertica
- Gamochaeta Deserticola
Description
Gamochaeta deserticola (also called Desert Cudweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in deserts and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta deserticola is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gamochaeta deserticola has small, yellow-white flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta deserticola can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.
Where to Find Gamochaeta deserticola
Gamochaeta deserticola is found in the deserts of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Gamochaeta deserticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta deserticola?
Gamochaeta deserticola
What are the common names of Gamochaeta deserticola?
Deserticola Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta deserticola?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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,