Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elaegnoides
ID:
1315413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) G.L.Nesom

Source:
ipni

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 376 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327867



Common Names

  • Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides
  • Elaegnoid Gnaphaliothamnus
  • Elaegnoid Gnaphalium


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Description

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides (also called Elaeagnus Gnaphaliothamnus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Elaeagnaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides has been used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the plants should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides?

Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides

What is the common name of Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides?

Elaegnoides

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphaliothamnus elaegnoides?

Mountainous areas

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,

References

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.