Gamochaeta americana
American Everlasting
Also known as: Gamochaeta americana var. alpina Wedd. +19 more
- Gamochaeta americana var. alpina Wedd.
- Gamochaeta americana var. americana
- Gamochaeta americana var. vulgaris Wedd.
- Gamochaeta coarctata (Willd.) Kerguélen
- Gamochaeta guatemalensis (Gand.) Cabrera
- Gamochaeta irazuensis G.L.Nesom
- Gamochaeta spicata (Klatt) Cabrera
- Gnaphalium americanum Mill.
- Gnaphalium americanum var. alpina Wedd.
- Gnaphalium americanum var. americanum
- Gnaphalium coarctatum Willd.
- Gnaphalium consanguineum Gaudich.
- Gnaphalium guatemalense Gand.
- Gnaphalium liui S.S.Ying
- Gnaphalium purpureum subsp. spicatum (Lam.) Baker
- Gnaphalium purpureum var. americanum (Mill.) Klatt
- Gnaphalium purpureum var. macrophyllum Greenm.
- Gnaphalium purpureum var. spicatum (Lam.) Baker, 1882
- Gnaphalium purpureum var. spicatum Klatt
- Gnaphalium radians var. spicatum Klatt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Originating in the Antarctic botanical region, North America, and South America, Gamochaeta americana (commonly known as American Everlasting) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Chile Central, Chile South, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Is., Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, Belgium, Bermuda, California, Cape Provinces, China South-Central, Corse, Florida, France, Georgia, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kermadec Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Louisiana, Mississippi, Netherlands, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Ogasawara-shoto, Portugal, Queensland, South Australia, South Carolina, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Taiwan, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Victoria, Virginia, West Himalaya, Western Australia