Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gnaphaloides
ID:
8950

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


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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.

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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 Asteraceae family

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