Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 422 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042585
Common Names
- Cudweed
- Lycopodium Cudweed
- Gnaphalium Lycopodium
Description
Gnaphalium lycopodium (also called Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium lycopodium is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnaphalium lycopodium has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium lycopodium is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn.
Where to Find Gnaphalium lycopodium
Gnaphalium lycopodium is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Gnaphalium lycopodium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium lycopodium?
Gnaphalium lycopodium
What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium lycopodium?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes
What are the common names of Gnaphalium lycopodium?
Lycopodium Cudweed
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,