Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil. ex Reiche) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 374. 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116719
Common Names
- Mountain Gamochaeta
- Mountain Cudweed
- Mountain Cottonweed
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium monticola Phil. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium monticola Phil. ex Reiche [unknown]
Description
Gamochaeta monticola (also called Mountain Gamochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta monticola is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gamochaeta monticola is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a bright yellow color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta monticola is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by seed.
Where to Find Gamochaeta monticola
Gamochaeta monticola is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Gamochaeta monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta monticola?
Gamochaeta monticola
What is the common name of Gamochaeta monticola?
Mountain Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta monticola?
Mountain slopes and meadows
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,