Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
24641

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.O.Dillon & Sagást.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 26: 29, nom. nov. (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023970

Common Names

  • Gamochaeta Oreophila
  • Mountain Gamochaeta
  • Gamochaeta

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Synonyms

  • Gamochaeta cabrerae Anderb. [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta monticola M.O.Dillon & Sagást. [unknown]

Description

Gamochaeta oreophila (also called Oreophila, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamochaeta oreophila is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta oreophila is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root.

Where to Find Gamochaeta oreophila

Gamochaeta oreophila is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Gamochaeta oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta oreophila?

Gamochaeta oreophila

What is the common name of Gamochaeta oreophila?

Mountain Cudweed

Where is Gamochaeta oreophila native to?

South America

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

Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961647-1: Based on the initial data import