Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
badium
ID:
70543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 145. 1856 [1855 publ. 15 Dec 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069872

Common Names

  • Badger's Cudweed
  • Badger's Gnaphalium
  • Gnaphalium Badium

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Synonyms

  • Pseudognaphalium badium (Wedd.) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium chimborazense Hieron. ex Sodiro [unknown]

Description

Gnaphalium badium (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has white flower heads and is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium badium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium badium is white and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium badium is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be planted in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Gnaphalium badium

Gnaphalium badium can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Gnaphalium badium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium badium?

Gnaphalium badium

What type of plant is Gnaphalium badium?

Gnaphalium badium is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium badium?

Gnaphalium badium is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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,

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