Gnaphalium polium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polium
ID:
31950
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 147 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031279
Common Names
- Gnaphalium
- Cudweed
- Polly Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnaphalium polium (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium polium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnaphalium polium has small, yellow flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a basal rosette of finely divided leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium polium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.
Where to Find Gnaphalium polium
Gnaphalium polium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Gnaphalium polium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium polium?
Gnaphalium polium
What is the common name of Gnaphalium polium?
Pine-everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium polium?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130244: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.