Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brachyphyllum
ID:
73273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 147 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072602



Common Names

  • Short-leaved Cudweed
  • Brachyphyllum Cudweed
  • Short-leaved Gnaphalium


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Description

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum (also called Short-leaved Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It can also be used as a natural dye and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum?

Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum?

Short-leaved Cudweed

What is the growth habit of Pseudognaphalium brachyphyllum?

It is an annual or biennial that grows to a height of 30 cm.

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-29349: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.