Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
114657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 377 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113986



Common Names

  • Purple Cudweed
  • Purple Everlasting
  • Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium littorale Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium dillenii Schult. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium rosaceum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum sundana Miq. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium roseo-rufescens Steud. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium retusum Poepp. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium stachydifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium hyemale Walter [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta rosacea (I.M.Johnst.) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum L. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium obtusifolium Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Gamochaeta purpurea (also called Purple Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in deserts, chaparral, and grasslands. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are gray-green and covered with short, white hairs. Its flowers are yellow and bloom from April to June.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamochaeta purpurea is a small, purple, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of purple hairs at the top of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta purpurea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gamochaeta purpurea

Gamochaeta purpurea is native to South America and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Gamochaeta purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta purpurea?

Gamochaeta purpurea

What is the common name of Gamochaeta purpurea?

Purple Cudweed

What is the habitat of Gamochaeta purpurea?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107379-2: Based on the initial data import