Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. xvi. (1810) 207
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008279
Common Names
- Gnaphaloides Syncarpha
- Syncarpha Gnaphaloides
- Gnaphaloides Syncarpha
Synonyms
- Staehelina gnaphaloides L. [unknown]
- Spiralepis modesta G.Don [unknown]
- Astelma modestum (Hook.) Forbes [unknown]
- Serratula gnaphaloides Poir. [unknown]
- Leysera gnaphaloides Thunb. [unknown]
- Leysera squarrosa Thunb. [unknown]
- Leontonyx modestus Heynh. [unknown]
- Argyrocome gnaphalodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Helipterum gnaphaloides DC. [unknown]
- Syncarpha staehelinoides Steud. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium modestum Hook. [unknown]
- Staehelina squarrosa Raf. [unknown]
- Helichrysum staehelinoides Less. [unknown]
Description
Syncarpha gnaphaloides (also called Gnaphalium-Leaved Syncarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpha gnaphaloides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syncarpha gnaphaloides is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpha gnaphaloides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Syncarpha gnaphaloides
Syncarpha gnaphaloides is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Syncarpha gnaphaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncarpha gnaphaloides?
Syncarpha gnaphaloides
Where is Syncarpha gnaphaloides found?
Syncarpha gnaphaloides is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
What are the uses of Syncarpha gnaphaloides?
Syncarpha gnaphaloides is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for landscaping.
Species in the Syncarpha genus
Syncarpha speciosissima,
Syncarpha staehelina,
Syncarpha striata,
Syncarpha gnaphaloides,
Syncarpha mucronata,
Syncarpha canescens,
Syncarpha eximia,
Syncarpha vestita,
Syncarpha argyropsis,
Syncarpha marlothii,
Syncarpha affinis,
Syncarpha aurea,
Syncarpha flava,
Syncarpha paniculata,
Syncarpha variegata,
Syncarpha dregeana,
Syncarpha loganiana,
Syncarpha sordescens,
Syncarpha dykei,
Syncarpha zeyheri,
Syncarpha argentea,
Syncarpha ferruginea,
Syncarpha milleflora,
Syncarpha virgata,
Syncarpha recurvata,
Syncarpha lepidopodium,
Syncarpha montana,
Syncarpha affine,
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,