Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oligandrum
ID:
6354

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 204 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005683



Common Names

  • Pseudognaphalium oligandrum
  • Few-Flowered Cudweed
  • Few-Flowered Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum steudelii Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium oligandrum (DC.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium steudelii (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Anaphalis oligandra DC. [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum (also called Small-leaved Cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium oligandrum

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium oligandrum?

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium oligandrum?

Small-flowered cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium oligandrum?

Pseudognaphalium oligandrum is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky soils.

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-10547: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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.