Gnephosis cassiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cassiniana
ID:
129706
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2): 242 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129035
Common Names
- Cassiniana Gnephosis
- Gnephosis Cassiniana
- Cassin's Gnephosis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnephosis cassiniana (also called Cassin's Gnephosis, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gnephosis cassiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnephosis cassiniana is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnephosis cassiniana is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Gnephosis cassiniana
Gnephosis cassiniana is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Gnephosis cassiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnephosis cassiniana?
Gnephosis cassiniana
Where is Gnephosis cassiniana found?
It is found in the southwestern United States.
What is the growth habit of Gnephosis cassiniana?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
Species in the Gnephosis genus
Gnephosis uniflora, Gnephosis tenuissima, Gnephosis multiflora, Gnephosis intonsa, Gnephosis angianthoides, Gnephosis eriocarpa, Gnephosis eriocephala, Gnephosis tridens, Gnephosis arachnoidea, Gnephosis setifera, Gnephosis gynotricha, Gnephosis trifida, Gnephosis brevifolia, Gnephosis macrocephala, Gnephosis acicularis, Gnephosis drummondii, Gnephosis cassiniana,
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-89984: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.