Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sandwicensium
ID:
76440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 148 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075769



Common Names

  • Sandwicensium Pseudognaphalium
  • Pseudognaphalium
  • Sandwicensium Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium sandwicensium Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sandwicensium sandwicensium [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium sandwicensium [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sandwicensium lineatum Sherff [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sandwicensium flagellare Sherff [unknown]
  • Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium sandwicensium [unknown]

Description

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium (also called Hawaiian cudweed, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy or gravelly habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a bee plant, providing nectar and pollen for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium var. kilaueanum (O.Deg. & Sherff) W.L.Wagner
Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium var. hawaiiense (O.Deg. & Sherff) W.L.Wagner
Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium var. molokaiense (O.Deg. & Sherff) W.L.Wagner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium is yellow, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium?

Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium

What are the common names of Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium?

Hawaiian cudweed, Hawaiian cudweed daisy

What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium?

It is native to the Hawaiian Islands

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-32445: Based on the initial data import
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.