Status:
valid
Authors:
Meyen & Walp.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 275. 1843
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078137
Common Names
- Slender Cudweed
- Slender Everlasting
- Slender Gnaphalium
Synonyms
- Pseudognaphalium psilophyllum (Meyen & Walp.) Anderb. [unknown]
Description
Gnaphalium psilophyllum (also called Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are linear to lance-shaped. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphalium psilophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphalium psilophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphalium psilophyllum is an herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Gnaphalium psilophyllum
Gnaphalium psilophyllum is native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central United States, as well as parts of Canada. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Gnaphalium psilophyllum FAQ
What is the growth habit of Gnaphalium psilophyllum?
Gnaphalium psilophyllum is an annual or biennial plant with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
What is the optimal soil type for Gnaphalium psilophyllum?
Gnaphalium psilophyllum prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.
What are the common uses of Gnaphalium psilophyllum?
Gnaphalium psilophyllum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
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,