Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
126129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 157 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125458



Common Names

  • Thouars' Cudweed
  • Thouars' Everlasting
  • Thouars' Gamochaeta


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Description

Gamochaeta thouarsii (also called Thouar's Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, yellow flower head. It grows in rocky places, dry grasslands, and other open, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta thouarsii is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta thouarsii has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta thouarsii is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot filled with a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gamochaeta thouarsii

Gamochaeta thouarsii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Gamochaeta thouarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamochaeta thouarsii?

Gamochaeta thouarsii

What is the common name of Gamochaeta thouarsii?

Thouars' Gamochaeta

What is the habitat of Gamochaeta thouarsii?

It is found in dry open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86535: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.