Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
melanosphaerum
ID:
120318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 206 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119647



Common Names

  • Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum
  • Black-headed Everlasting
  • Black-headed Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium melanosphaerum Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum (also called Brown Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has white flower heads, and grows in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum

Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum can be found in the southeastern United States.

Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum?

Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum?

Pseudognaphalium

What is the family of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaerum?

Asteraceae

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-80935: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.