Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 24 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069048
Common Names
- Gyptis Lanigera
- Woolly Gyptis
- Woolly Gyptis Grass
Description
Gyptis lanigera (also called Wooly Gyptis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 60 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gyptis lanigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gyptis lanigera is white and small with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, oval and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyptis lanigera is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate growth.
Where to Find Gyptis lanigera
Gyptis lanigera is found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Gyptis lanigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyptis lanigera?
Gyptis lanigera
What is the common name of Gyptis lanigera?
Woolly Gyptis
What is the family of Gyptis lanigera?
Asteraceae
Species in the Gyptis genus
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,