Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 157 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018868
Common Names
- Gumweed
- Cudweed
- Strawberry-weed
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium suffruticosum Phil. [unknown]
Description
Gamochaeta suffruticosa (also called Shrubby Cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gamochaeta suffruticosa is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems and skin ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gamochaeta suffruticosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1–2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5–1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gamochaeta suffruticosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gamochaeta suffruticosa
Gamochaeta suffruticosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.
Gamochaeta suffruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta suffruticosa?
Gamochaeta suffruticosa
What is the common name of Gamochaeta suffruticosa?
Woolly Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Gamochaeta suffruticosa?
Open sandy or gravelly areas
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,