Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villarroelii
ID:
18669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 9: 383. 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017998

Common Names

  • Gamochaeta villarroelii
  • Villarroel's Cudweed
  • Villarroel's Everlasting

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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium villaroelii Phil. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium villarroeli Phil. [deprecated]

Description

Gamochaeta villarroelii (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is usually found in grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Gamochaeta villarroelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gamochaeta villarroelii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamochaeta villarroelii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soils. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11.

Where to Find Gamochaeta villarroelii

Gamochaeta villarroelii is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.

Gamochaeta villarroelii FAQ

What are the common names of Gamochaeta villarroelii?

Common names of Gamochaeta villarroelii include Villarroel's cudweed and white cudweed.

What is the habitat of Gamochaeta villarroelii?

Gamochaeta villarroelii is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

What are the characteristics of Gamochaeta villarroelii?

Gamochaeta villarroelii is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1m. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs.

Species in the Gamochaeta genus

Gamochaeta valparadisea, Gamochaeta standleyi, Gamochaeta simplicicaulis, Gamochaeta nigrevestis, Gamochaeta berteroana, Gamochaeta serpyllifolia, Gamochaeta neuquensis, Gamochaeta villarroelii, Gamochaeta suffruticosa, Gamochaeta filaginea, Gamochaeta chionesthes, Gamochaeta humilis, Gamochaeta depilata, Gamochaeta oreophila, Gamochaeta boliviensis, Gamochaeta platensis, Gamochaeta rizzinii, Gamochaeta argyrinea, Gamochaeta argentina, Gamochaeta stachydifolia, Gamochaeta calviceps, Gamochaeta andina, Gamochaeta antarctica, Gamochaeta simplicaulis, Gamochaeta ambatensis, Gamochaeta lulioana, Gamochaeta grazielae, Gamochaeta chamissonis, Gamochaeta ustulata, Gamochaeta nivalis, Gamochaeta girardiana, Gamochaeta axillaris, Gamochaeta badillana, Gamochaeta andinum, Gamochaeta camaquaensis, Gamochaeta aliena, Gamochaeta meridensis, Gamochaeta falcata, Gamochaeta purpurea, Gamochaeta diffusa, Gamochaeta monticola, Gamochaeta stagnalis, Gamochaeta erecta, Gamochaeta malvinensis, Gamochaeta sphacelata, Gamochaeta polybotrya, Gamochaeta americana, Gamochaeta thouarsii, Gamochaeta capitata, Gamochaeta coarctata,

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-117411: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.