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valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022104
Common Names
- Hermaphrodite Cudweed
- False Everlasting
- False Gnaphalium
Description
Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum (also called Sweet Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small white flowers, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum is a yellow disc-shaped flower head. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and grey-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum
Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum?
Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum
What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum?
Hermaphrodite cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium hermaphroditicum?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
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,