Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
meridensis
ID:
90710

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 57: [8], fig. 1 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090039

Common Names

  • Cudweed
  • Gnaphalium meridense
  • Everlasting

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Description

Gamochaeta meridensis (also called Southern Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers, deeply lobed leaves, and grows in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta meridensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta meridensis has small, white flowers that form a dense, flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are oblong in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta meridensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Gamochaeta meridensis

Gamochaeta meridensis is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Gamochaeta meridensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta meridensis?

Gamochaeta meridensis

What is the common name of Gamochaeta meridensis?

Southern Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta meridensis?

It is found in open, disturbed areas in the southeastern United States.

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-46333: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.