Gnaphalium limicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limicola
ID:
116732
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 336 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116061
Common Names
- Limicola Everlasting
- Limicola Gnaphalium
- Limicola Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnaphalium limicola (also called marsh cudweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium limicola is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphalium limicola is a single, white-yellow, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a white-gray pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of silvery-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium limicola is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Feed with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Gnaphalium limicola
Gnaphalium limicola can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Gnaphalium limicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium limicola?
Gnaphalium limicola
What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium limicola?
It is native to North America.
What are the uses of Gnaphalium limicola?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77478: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.