Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 374 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010667
Common Names
- Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus
- Concinnus Gnaphaliothamnus
- Concinnus
Synonyms
- Anaphalis concinna (A.Gray) Grierson [unknown]
- Gnaphalium concinnum A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus (also called Showy Gnaphalium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in disturbed soils, open fields, and grasslands. It has small, spoon-shaped leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover, as it grows quickly and densely.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus
Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus?
Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus
What type of plant is Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus?
It is a shrub
Where is Gnaphaliothamnus concinnus found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Gnaphaliothamnus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,