Status:
valid
Authors:
Sommier & Levier
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 2: 85. 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092013
Common Names
- Caucasian Cudweed
- Caucasian Gnaphalium
- Caucasian Everlasting
Description
Gnaphalium caucasicum (also called the Caucasian Everlasting, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caucasus and the Middle East. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers in a capitulum-like inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphalium caucasicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium caucasicum is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division and cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It can be grown in a variety of soil types but prefers well-drained soils. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gnaphalium caucasicum
Gnaphalium caucasicum is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Pamir-Alai, and the Tian Shan.
Gnaphalium caucasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium caucasicum?
Gnaphalium caucasicum
What are the common names of Gnaphalium caucasicum?
Caucasian Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium caucasicum?
Meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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,