Status:
valid
Authors:
Burtt Davy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 1: 107 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114228
Common Names
- Nelson's Everlasting
- Nelson's Cudweed
- Nelson's Gnaphalium
Description
Gnaphalium nelsonii (also called Nelson's Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in prairies, meadows, pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphalium nelsonii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium nelsonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts, each with a few leaves and roots, and then replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Gnaphalium nelsonii
Gnaphalium nelsonii is found in North America, from Alaska to California, and east to the Great Lakes region. It is commonly found in meadows and pastures.
Gnaphalium nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium nelsonii?
Gnaphalium nelsonii
What is the common name of Gnaphalium nelsonii?
Nelson's Everlasting
What is the habitat of Gnaphalium nelsonii?
Gnaphalium nelsonii is found in dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, 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,