Pseudognaphalium tortuanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuanum
ID:
115236
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 148 (1991):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114565
Common Names
- Pseudognaphalium
- Tortuanum
- False Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudognaphalium tortuanum (also called Tortuous cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudognaphalium tortuanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudognaphalium tortuanum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium tortuanum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Pseudognaphalium tortuanum
Pseudognaphalium tortuanum is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Pseudognaphalium tortuanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium tortuanum?
Pseudognaphalium tortuanum
What is the natural habitat of Pseudognaphalium tortuanum?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Pseudognaphalium tortuanum?
It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
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-76055: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.