Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1913, Ser. II. v. 211
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035619
Common Names
- Woolly Berroa
- Woolly Groundsel
- Woolly Ragwort
Description
Berroa gnaphalioides (also called Gnaphalium-Like Berroa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Berroa gnaphalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berroa gnaphalioides is yellow, with a single head of ray florets. The seed of Berroa gnaphalioides is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings of Berroa gnaphalioides are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berroa gnaphalioides is a perennial plant that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant in spring or fall, and it can be divided in early spring. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in early spring.
Where to Find Berroa gnaphalioides
Berroa gnaphalioides can be found in the alpine meadows of the Pyrenees and Alps.
Berroa gnaphalioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berroa gnaphalioides?
Berroa gnaphalioides
What is the common name of Berroa gnaphalioides?
Gnaphalium-like Berroa
What is the family of Berroa gnaphalioides?
Asteraceae
Species in the Berroa genus
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,