Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
74558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 473 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073887

Common Names

  • Gnaphalium thouarsii
  • Thouars Gnaphalium
  • Thouars Everlasting

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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium pyramidale Thouars [unknown]

Description

Gnaphalium thouarsii (also called Thouars' Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium thouarsii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium thouarsii is a yellow-orange disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium thouarsii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance once established.

Where to Find Gnaphalium thouarsii

Gnaphalium thouarsii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Gnaphalium thouarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium thouarsii?

Gnaphalium thouarsii

What is the common name of Gnaphalium thouarsii?

Thouars' Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium thouarsii?

Open woodlands, roadsides, 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,