Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 193 (1981), nom. nov. (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029682
Common Names
- Griqua Cudweed
- Griqua Gnaphalium
- Griqua Everlasting
Synonyms
- Amphidoxa adscendens O.Hoffm. ex Zahlbr. [unknown]
Description
Gnaphalium griquense (also called Griqua Cudweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium griquense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties, and is used to treat a variety of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphalium griquense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium griquense is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Gnaphalium griquense
Gnaphalium griquense is found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Gnaphalium griquense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium griquense?
Gnaphalium griquense
What is the common name of Gnaphalium griquense?
Griqua Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium griquense?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open 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,