Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 90: 17 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123773
Common Names
- Andicola
- Gnaphalium
- Cudweed
Description
Gnaphalium andicola (also called Gnaphalium andicola, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium andicola is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnaphalium andicola has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium andicola is a low-growing, perennial herb that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Gnaphalium andicola
Gnaphalium andicola is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Gnaphalium andicola FAQ
What are the common names of Gnaphalium andicola?
Gnaphalium andicola is commonly known as Andean cudweed.
What is the growing season of Gnaphalium andicola?
Gnaphalium andicola typically blooms from April to June.
What is the habitat of Gnaphalium andicola?
Gnaphalium andicola is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
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,