Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
90981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 370 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090310



Common Names

  • Falcate Cudweed
  • Sickle-leaved Cudweed
  • Sickle Cudweed


Searching for Gamochaeta falcata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium falcatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum falcatum (Lam.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium stachydifolium falcatum (Lam.) Klatt [unknown]

Description

Gamochaeta falcata (also called Sickle-Leaf Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants cannot grow. The plant is also used to make herbal teas and infusions that can help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamochaeta falcata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a rosette of leaves.

Searching for Gamochaeta falcata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta falcata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Gamochaeta falcata

Gamochaeta falcata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Gamochaeta falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta falcata?

Gamochaeta falcata

What is the common name of Gamochaeta falcata?

Sickle-Leaf Everlasting

What is the family of Gamochaeta falcata?

Asteraceae

Where is Gamochaeta falcata found?

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America

What is the height of Gamochaeta falcata?

10–50 cm

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107366-2: Based on the initial data import