Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
122021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82: 205. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121350



Common Names

  • Sweet Everlasting
  • Sweet Cudweed
  • Sweet White-top


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium saxicola Fassett [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium polycephalum Michx. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium obtusifolium L. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium polycephalum polycephalum [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium obtusifolium [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium saxicola (Fassett) Kartesz [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium obtusifolium [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium obtusifolium saxicola (Fassett) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium obtusifolium praecox Fernald [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium saxicola (Fassett) H.E.Ballard & Feller [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium saxicola (Fassett) Kartesz [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium obtusifolium obtusifolium [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium conoideum Lam. [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium (also called Obtuse-leaved Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m, with a few specimens reaching up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are lanceolate, measuring 2–7 cm in length and 0.5–2 cm in width.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium is native to the eastern United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Canada and Mexico.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium?

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium?

Blunt-leaved cudweed

What is the growth habit of Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers

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-82571: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.