Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
4957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004286



Common Names

  • Pseudognaphalium purpurascens
  • Purple-tinged Cudweed
  • Purple-tinged Gnaphalium


Searching for Pseudognaphalium purpurascens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium purpurascens DC. [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium purpurascens (also called Purple Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a hairy surface. The flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium purpurascens is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a cut flower. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudognaphalium purpurascens is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Pseudognaphalium purpurascens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium purpurascens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium purpurascens

Pseudognaphalium purpurascens is native to the United States and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Pseudognaphalium purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium purpurascens?

Pseudognaphalium purpurascens

What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium purpurascens?

Purple cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium purpurascens?

It is found in grasslands and open forests in the Himalayas and Tibet.

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-104128: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.