Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 147 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129654
Common Names
- Greenmann's Cudweed
- Greenmann's Everlasting
- Greenmann's Gnaphalium
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium greenmanii S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Pseudognaphalium greenmannii (also called Greenmann's cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems with yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudognaphalium greenmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudognaphalium greenmannii is a small, yellow-green flower head, and the seeds are small, dark brown, and ribbed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium greenmannii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best suited to temperate climates and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Pseudognaphalium greenmannii
Pseudognaphalium greenmannii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.
Pseudognaphalium greenmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium greenmannii?
Pseudognaphalium greenmannii
What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium greenmannii?
Greenman's Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium greenmannii?
It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey.
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,