Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
girardiana
ID:
65916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deble & A.S.Oliveira

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Balduinia 6: 19 (21; fig. 4) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065245



Common Names

  • Gamochaeta girardiana
  • Girard's Cudweed
  • Girard's Everlasting


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Description

Gamochaeta girardiana (also called Girard's Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a sprawling habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as a bedding plant or in containers.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta girardiana is used as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamochaeta girardiana is a small yellow flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta girardiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Gamochaeta girardiana

Gamochaeta girardiana can be found in the southwestern United States, including parts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Gamochaeta girardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta girardiana?

Gamochaeta girardiana

What is the common name of Gamochaeta girardiana?

Girard's Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta girardiana?

Grasslands, meadows, and open 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22170: Based on the initial data import
Leonardo Paz Deble (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deble' in the authors string.
Anabela Silveira de Oliveira (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Oliveira' in the authors string.