Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acutiusculum
ID:
77984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 146 (1991):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077313



Common Names

  • Sharp-pointed Cudweed
  • Sharp-leaved Everlasting
  • Sharp-pointed Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium acutiusculum Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum (also called 'Sharp-pointed Cudweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 mm, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands, open woods, and scrublands.

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum?

Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum?

Sharp-pointed Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium acutiusculum?

Meadows, grassy slopes and open woods

Species in the Pseudognaphalium genus

Pseudognaphalium gaudichaudianum, Pseudognaphalium perelegans, Pseudognaphalium thermale, Pseudognaphalium purpurascens, Pseudognaphalium rucillense, Pseudognaphalium henricksonii, Pseudognaphalium oligandrum, Pseudognaphalium attenuatum, Pseudognaphalium petitianum, Pseudognaphalium marrum, Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides, Pseudognaphalium californicum, Pseudognaphalium priscum, Pseudognaphalium microcephalum, Pseudognaphalium lanuginosum, Pseudognaphalium helleri, Pseudognaphalium vira-vira, Pseudognaphalium mcvaughii, Pseudognaphalium stereovirens, Pseudognaphalium petasatum, Pseudognaphalium altimiranum, Pseudognaphalium hypoleucum, Pseudognaphalium gayanum, Pseudognaphalium undulatum, Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum, Pseudognaphalium illapelinum, Pseudognaphalium viscosum, Pseudognaphalium gypsophillum, Pseudognaphalium rhodarum, Pseudognaphalium elegans, Pseudognaphalium pellitum, Pseudognaphalium selleanum, Pseudognaphalium roseum, Pseudognaphalium affine, Pseudognaphalium domingense, Pseudognaphalium conoideum, Pseudognaphalium richardianum, Pseudognaphalium frigidum, Pseudognaphalium macounii, Pseudognaphalium stramineum, Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum, Pseudognaphalium arizonicum, Pseudognaphalium alatocaule, Pseudognaphalium antennarioides, Pseudognaphalium villarreali, Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium, Pseudognaphalium micradenium, Pseudognaphalium pacificum, Pseudognaphalium semilanatum, Pseudognaphalium elegans,

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-33943: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.