Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifera
ID:
64170

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2): 244 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063499



Common Names

  • Hairy Gnephosis
  • Hairy Daisy
  • Hairy Senecio


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Description

Gnephosis setifera (also called Prickly Gnephosis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gnephosis setifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnephosis setifera has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnephosis setifera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-20°C.

Where to Find Gnephosis setifera

Gnephosis setifera can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Gnephosis setifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnephosis setifera?

Gnephosis setifera

Where is Gnephosis setifera found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What type of plant is Gnephosis setifera?

Gnephosis setifera is a perennial herb.

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-20466: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.