Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nubicola
ID:
126498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125827



Common Names

  • Nubicola
  • Pseudognaphalium
  • Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium pannosum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium nubicola I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium panniforme S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium nubicola nubicola [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium nubicola panniforme (S.F.Blake) F.J.Espinosa [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium nubicola (also called Rabbit-Tobacco, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium nubicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudognaphalium nubicola has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium nubicola is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium nubicola

Pseudognaphalium nubicola can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Pseudognaphalium nubicola FAQ

What are the common names of Pseudognaphalium nubicola?

Pseudognaphalium nubicola is commonly known as Clouded Cudweed.

What are the characteristics of Pseudognaphalium nubicola?

Pseudognaphalium nubicola is an annual herb with a branched stem and alternate leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes with a white pappus.

What is the habitat of Pseudognaphalium nubicola?

Pseudognaphalium nubicola is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86888: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.