Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sphacelata
ID:
124779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 380 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124108



Common Names

  • Cudweed
  • Sphacelate Cudweed
  • Cudweed Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium pedunculosum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium purpureum sphacelatum Speg. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sphacelatum Kunth [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium stachydifolium sphacelatum Reiche [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta americana linearifolia Wedd. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium stachidifolium sphacelatum Reiche [deprecated]

Description

Gamochaeta sphacelata (also called cudweed, among many other common names) is an erect annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta sphacelata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamochaeta sphacelata is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta sphacelata can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Gamochaeta sphacelata

Gamochaeta sphacelata is native to South America and can be found in the Andes region.

Gamochaeta sphacelata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta sphacelata?

Gamochaeta sphacelata

What is the common name of Gamochaeta sphacelata?

Sphacelate Cudweed

What is the habitat of Gamochaeta sphacelata?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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:107383-2: Based on the initial data import