Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gnaphalioides
ID:
3278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(2-3, Beibl. 111): 94 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002607



Common Names

  • Onoseris gnaphalioides
  • Gnaphalioides Onoseris
  • Onoseris


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Synonyms

  • Onoseris hyssopifolia teretifolia Wedd [deprecated]
  • Onoseris hyssopifolia teretifolia Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Onoseris gnaphalioides (also called Dwarf Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris gnaphalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onoseris gnaphalioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris gnaphalioides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Onoseris gnaphalioides

Onoseris gnaphalioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Onoseris gnaphalioides FAQ

What type of plant is Onoseris gnaphalioides?

Onoseris gnaphalioides is a perennial herb.

Where is Onoseris gnaphalioides found?

Onoseris gnaphalioides is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the scientific classification of Onoseris gnaphalioides?

Onoseris gnaphalioides is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Onoseris.

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