Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stewartii
ID:
109035

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 289 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108364



Common Names

  • Stewart's Gnaphalium
  • Gnaphalium Stewartii
  • Gnaphalium


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Synonyms

  • Omalotheca stewartii (Clarke) Holub [unknown]
  • Omalotheca afghanica (Rech.f. & Köie) Holub [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium afghanicum Rech.f. & Köie [unknown]
  • Omalotheca stewartii (C.B.Clarke) Holub [deprecated]

Description

Gnaphalium stewartii (also called Stewart's Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium stewartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a pleasant scent and can be used as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnaphalium stewartii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium stewartii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Gnaphalium stewartii

Gnaphalium stewartii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found growing in dry, rocky soils.

Gnaphalium stewartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium stewartii?

Gnaphalium stewartii

What is the common name of Gnaphalium stewartii?

Stewart's Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium stewartii?

Gnaphalium stewartii is native to the western United States

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-6689: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.