Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diamantinense
ID:
37760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
in Hj. Eichler, Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral., ed. 2 315. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037089

Common Names

  • Gnaphalium Diamantinense
  • Diamantina Gnaphalium
  • Diamantina Cudweed

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Description

Gnaphalium diamantinense (also called Diamantina cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the daisy family. It is native to Brazil and grows in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with long, slender bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium diamantinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium diamantinense is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, daisy-like flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium diamantinense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Gnaphalium diamantinense

Gnaphalium diamantinense is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Gnaphalium diamantinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium diamantinense?

Gnaphalium diamantinense

What is the family of Gnaphalium diamantinense?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Gnaphalium diamantinense?

Diamantina Cudweed

Species in the Gnaphalium genus

Gnaphalium linearum, Gnaphalium leontopodium, Gnaphalium sodiroi, Gnaphalium pauciflorum, Gnaphalium ecuadorense, Gnaphalium englerianum, Gnaphalium austroafricanum, Gnaphalium clemensiae, Gnaphalium filagopsis, Gnaphalium flavocephalum, Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum, Gnaphalium griquense, Gnaphalium melanosphaeroides, Gnaphalium polium, Gnaphalium leucopeplum, Gnaphalium rosillense, Gnaphalium heleios, Gnaphalium diamantinense, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium chimborazense, Gnaphalium alatocaule, Gnaphalium schlimii, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium lycopodium, Gnaphalium exilifolium, Gnaphalium stagnalis, Gnaphalium baicalensis, Gnaphalium supinum, Gnaphalium demidium, Gnaphalium flaccidum, Gnaphalium albescens, Gnaphalium gnaphalodes, Gnaphalium genevoisi, Gnaphalium phaeolepis, Gnaphalium sepositum, Gnaphalium badium, Gnaphalium thouarsii, Gnaphalium uliginosum, Gnaphalium polycaulon, Gnaphalium chiliastrum, Gnaphalium declinatum, Gnaphalium psilophyllum, Gnaphalium maclovianum, Gnaphalium indutum, Gnaphalium caucasicum, Gnaphalium magellanicum, Gnaphalium stewartii, Gnaphalium confine, Gnaphalium nelsonii, Gnaphalium limicola,

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-135867: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.