Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
45202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bulletin de la Soci?t? Imp?riale des Naturalistes de Moscou 24(1) 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044531



Common Names

  • Gnephosis arachnoidea
  • Spider Web Plant
  • Cobweb Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nematopus foliatus Sond. [unknown]
  • Nematopus effusus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cephalosorus leptocladus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Gnephosis leptoclada Benth. [unknown]
  • Gnephosis foliata H.Eichler [unknown]

Description

Gnephosis arachnoidea (also called Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin stems, with a few leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry places, such as rocky hillsides, and is often found in abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Gnephosis arachnoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnephosis arachnoidea is white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnephosis arachnoidea is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Gnephosis arachnoidea

Gnephosis arachnoidea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Gnephosis arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnephosis arachnoidea?

Gnephosis arachnoidea

What is the common name of Gnephosis arachnoidea?

Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Gnephosis arachnoidea?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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