Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 250 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086379
Common Names
- Silver-leaved Noticastrum
- Silver-leaved Cottonweed
- Silver-leaved Gnaphalium
Synonyms
- Leucopsis gnaphalioides Baker [unknown]
- Aster gnaphalioides Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Noticastrum gnaphalioides (also called Gnaphalium gnaphalioides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb, growing up to 20 cm in height. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, measuring up to 4 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers are white and measure up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Noticastrum gnaphalioides is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noticastrum gnaphalioides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noticastrum gnaphalioides is a tropical plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright indirect sunlight. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Noticastrum gnaphalioides
Noticastrum gnaphalioides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Noticastrum gnaphalioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noticastrum gnaphalioides?
Noticastrum gnaphalioides
What is the common name of Noticastrum gnaphalioides?
Gnaphalioides Noticastrum
What is the natural habitat of Noticastrum gnaphalioides?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Noticastrum genus
Noticastrum chebataroffii,
Noticastrum hatschbachii,
Noticastrum psammophilum,
Noticastrum argentinense,
Noticastrum sericeum,
Noticastrum adscendens,
Noticastrum argenteum,
Noticastrum antucense,
Noticastrum macbridei,
Noticastrum malmei,
Noticastrum macrocephalum,
Noticastrum jujuyense,
Noticastrum marginatum,
Noticastrum gnaphalioides,
Noticastrum erectum,
Noticastrum calvatum,
Noticastrum eriophorum,
Noticastrum acuminatum,
Noticastrum diffusum,
Noticastrum decumbens,
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,