Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gayanum
ID:
22207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Rémy) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021536



Common Names

  • Gayanum Pseudognaphalium
  • Gayanum Cudweed
  • Pseudognaphalium Gayanum


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Description

Pseudognaphalium gayanum (also called Gay's Cudweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.2m in height and has white flowers. It is native to southern Africa and grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium gayanum is used as an ornamental flower and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudognaphalium gayanum has white flowers with a single ring of ray florets and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium gayanum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium gayanum

Pseudognaphalium gayanum is native to Europe and can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Pseudognaphalium gayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium gayanum?

Pseudognaphalium gayanum

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium gayanum?

Gayan's cudweed

Where does Pseudognaphalium gayanum grow?

It grows in the Mediterranean region

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963018-1: Based on the initial data import