Status:
valid
Authors:
Deble & Marchiori
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 6: 21 (23; fig. 5) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008593
Common Names
- Gamochaeta Nigrevestis
- Black-vested Cudweed
- Black-vested Everlasting
Description
Gamochaeta nigrevestis (also called Black-vested Cudweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta nigrevestis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gamochaeta nigrevestis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta nigrevestis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is easily propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be grown in a variety of soils but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.
Where to Find Gamochaeta nigrevestis
Gamochaeta nigrevestis is native to South America.
Gamochaeta nigrevestis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta nigrevestis?
Gamochaeta nigrevestis
What is the common name of Gamochaeta nigrevestis?
Gamochaeta nigrevestis
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta nigrevestis?
Grasslands 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,