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western cudweed

Gnaphalium polycaulon

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Gnaphalium

Species

Gnaphalium polycaulon (western cudweed)

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Sumpfruhrkraut

Gnaphalium uliginosum

Least Concern

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Western marsh cudweed

Gnaphalium palustre

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of western cudweed?

The scientific name of western cudweed is Gnaphalium polycaulon. It belongs to the genus Gnaphalium.

Where does western cudweed live?

western cudweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Eswatini, Guinea, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Pakistan.

What family does western cudweed belong to?

western cudweed (Gnaphalium polycaulon) belongs to the genus Gnaphalium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does western cudweed belong to?

western cudweed (Gnaphalium polycaulon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of western cudweed?

The closest relatives of western cudweed in the genus Gnaphalium include Sumpfruhrkraut, Western marsh cudweed.