Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 115 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060095
Common Names
- Flaccid Cudweed
- Soft Cudweed
- Old Man's Cudweed
Description
Gnaphalium flaccidum (also called Flaccid Cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas. It has small, yellow flowers and gray-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium flaccidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnaphalium flaccidum has small, yellow flowers with a fluffy seed head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short with thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium flaccidum is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gnaphalium flaccidum
Gnaphalium flaccidum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.
Gnaphalium flaccidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium flaccidum?
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What is the common name of Gnaphalium flaccidum?
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What is the habitat of Gnaphalium flaccidum?
Gnaphalium flaccidum is found in dry, grassy 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,