Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Nash
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 36(9): 73. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040885
Common Names
- Gnaphalium Alatocaule
- Alatocaule Gnaphalium
- Alatocaule Cudweed
Description
Gnaphalium alatocaule (also called 'Woolly Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has woolly, grey-green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium alatocaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphalium alatocaule is white and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium alatocaule is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot and lightly covered. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gnaphalium alatocaule
Gnaphalium alatocaule is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Gnaphalium alatocaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium alatocaule?
Gnaphalium alatocaule
What is the common name of Gnaphalium alatocaule?
Highland Everlasting
What is the family of Gnaphalium alatocaule?
Asteraceae
Species in the Gnaphalium genus
Gnaphalium linearum,
Gnaphalium leontopodium,
Gnaphalium sodiroi,
Gnaphalium pauciflorum,
Gnaphalium ecuadorense,
Gnaphalium englerianum,
Gnaphalium austroafricanum,
Gnaphalium clemensiae,
Gnaphalium filagopsis,
Gnaphalium flavocephalum,
Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum,
Gnaphalium griquense,
Gnaphalium melanosphaeroides,
Gnaphalium polium,
Gnaphalium leucopeplum,
Gnaphalium rosillense,
Gnaphalium heleios,
Gnaphalium diamantinense,
Gnaphalium unionis,
Gnaphalium chimborazense,
Gnaphalium alatocaule,
Gnaphalium schlimii,
Gnaphalium unionis,
Gnaphalium lycopodium,
Gnaphalium exilifolium,
Gnaphalium stagnalis,
Gnaphalium baicalensis,
Gnaphalium supinum,
Gnaphalium demidium,
Gnaphalium flaccidum,
Gnaphalium albescens,
Gnaphalium gnaphalodes,
Gnaphalium genevoisi,
Gnaphalium phaeolepis,
Gnaphalium sepositum,
Gnaphalium badium,
Gnaphalium thouarsii,
Gnaphalium uliginosum,
Gnaphalium polycaulon,
Gnaphalium chiliastrum,
Gnaphalium declinatum,
Gnaphalium psilophyllum,
Gnaphalium maclovianum,
Gnaphalium indutum,
Gnaphalium caucasicum,
Gnaphalium magellanicum,
Gnaphalium stewartii,
Gnaphalium confine,
Gnaphalium nelsonii,
Gnaphalium limicola,
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
Dorothy L. Nash: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Nash' in the authors string.