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Authors:
(A.Rich.) Mesfin
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1992
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 22: 12 (1992)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009525
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pseudognaphalium petitianum
- Petit's Cudweed
- Petit's Everlasting
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pseudognaphalium petitianum (also called Petit's Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pseudognaphalium petitianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Pseudognaphalium petitianum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pseudognaphalium petitianum is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pseudognaphalium petitianum
                        
                            Pseudognaphalium petitianum is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental range of Mexico.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pseudognaphalium petitianum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium petitianum?
Pseudognaphalium petitianum
What type of plant is Pseudognaphalium petitianum?
It is a shrub
Where does Pseudognaphalium petitianum grow?
It grows in the mountains of Durango, Mexico
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,