Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pilulare
ID:
136759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lapp. : 205 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136088

Common Names

  • Pillar Gnaphalium
  • Pilulare Gnaphalium
  • Pillar Cudweed

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Description

Gnaphalium pilulare (also called Pillow Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, white daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium pilulare is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium pilulare is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium pilulare is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Gnaphalium pilulare

Gnaphalium pilulare can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Gnaphalium pilulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium pilulare?

Gnaphalium pilulare

What is the common name of Gnaphalium pilulare?

Pillar cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium pilulare?

Grassy places, meadows, and open woods

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-9681: Based on the initial data import
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.