Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alpigenum
ID:
118806

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. i. 217. t. 62 A.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118135

Common Names

  • Alpine Everlasting
  • Alpine Gnaphalium
  • Alpine Cudweed

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Description

Gnaphalium alpigenum (also called alpine cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium alpigenum is a low-growing perennial plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has gray-green foliage and produces small yellow flowers in the summer. It is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium alpigenum is a white, star-shaped flower head, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium alpigenum is an evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gnaphalium alpigenum

Gnaphalium alpigenum is native to the Alps and can be found in the mountain regions of Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.

Gnaphalium alpigenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium alpigenum?

Gnaphalium alpigenum

What type of plant is Gnaphalium alpigenum?

Perennial herb

Where is Gnaphalium alpigenum found?

Alpine and subalpine regions of Europe

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:209073-1: Based on the initial data import