Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gnaphalioides
ID:
41344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 30 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040673



Common Names

  • Gnaphalioides Oriastrum
  • Oriastrum
  • Cushion Bush


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Synonyms

  • Oriastrum albiflorum Reiche [unknown]
  • Tylloma albiflorum Phil. [unknown]
  • Chondrochilus parvifolius Phil. [unknown]
  • Aldunatea gnaphalioides J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Oriastrum leucocephalum Phil. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera gnaphalioides (J.Rémy) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Oriastrum gnaphalioides (also called Gnaphalium-like Oriastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oriastrum gnaphalioides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oriastrum gnaphalioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oriastrum gnaphalioides is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through cuttings or division of existing plants.

Where to Find Oriastrum gnaphalioides

Oriastrum gnaphalioides is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Oriastrum gnaphalioides FAQ

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Asteraceae

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,