Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 57: 550 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394249
Common Names
- Psilotrichum Gnaphalobryum
- Gnaphalobryum Psilotrichum
- Psilotrichum Gnaphalobryum Tree
Synonyms
- Psilostachys gnaphalobrya Hochst. [unknown]
- Psilotrichum cordatum Moq. [unknown]
- Achyranthes cordata Hochst. [unknown]
Description
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum (also called the white everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall, with alternate, pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea purpurea has small white flowers that are fragrant and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. Propagation is typically done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum?
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum
What is the common name of Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum?
Gnaphalobryum Psilotrichum
What is the natural habitat of Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Psilotrichum genus
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum,
Psilotrichum axilliflorum,
Psilotrichum scleranthum,
Psilotrichum boivinianum,
Psilotrichum madagascariense,
Psilotrichum laxiflorum,
Psilotrichum tomentosum,
Psilotrichum cyathuloides,
Psilotrichum sericeum,
Psilotrichum majus,
Psilotrichum fallax,
Psilotrichum vollesenii,
Psilotrichum schimperi,
Psilotrichum ferrugineum,
Psilotrichum yunnanense,
Psilotrichum erythrostachyum,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,