Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sodiroi
ID:
18445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 30 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017774

Common Names

  • Gnaphalium sodiroi
  • Sodiro's Gnaphalium
  • Sodiro's Cudweed

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Description

Gnaphalium sodiroi (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and usually grows in high-altitude grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium sodiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium sodiroi is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, white, daisy-like flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium sodiroi is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Gnaphalium sodiroi

Gnaphalium sodiroi is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Gnaphalium sodiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium sodiroi?

Gnaphalium sodiroi

What is the common name of Gnaphalium sodiroi?

Sodiro's Cudweed

What type of plant is Gnaphalium sodiroi?

Perennial herb

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,