Genus Pseudognaphalium
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Belonging to the family Asteraceae, the genus Pseudognaphalium is a group comprising 114 taxa. It is widespread across North America and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical climate conditions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 114 taxa (108 base species, 6 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (61), North America (54), Africa (8)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (29), Seasonally Dry Tropical (20), Temperate (17)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (31), Herbaceous Perennials (20), Shrubs (7)
114 taxa found