Species:
melanosphaeroides
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Wedd.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 147 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010364
Common Names
- Pseudognaphalium Melanosphaeroides
- Melanosphaeroides Pseudognaphalium
- Pseudognaphalium
Description
Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides (also called Black-spotted Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides
Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides can be found in the western United States, including California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides?
Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides
What is the common name of Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides?
Black-Spotted Cudweed
What type of plant is Pseudognaphalium melanosphaeroides?
Annual herb
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,
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Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
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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,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
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Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
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Achillea clavennae,
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Achillea huber-morathii,
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