Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
in Dict. Sc. Nat. xxv. 92. 1822
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000437
Common Names
- Laennecia gnaphalioides
- Gnaphalioides Laennecia
- Gnaphalioides Everlasting
Synonyms
- Erigeron niveus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Marsea gnaphaliodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Laennecia parvifolia DC. [unknown]
- Conyza pulcherrima M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Conyza gnaphalioides Kunth [unknown]
- Marsea gnaphalioides (Kunth) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
Description
Laennecia gnaphalioides (also called Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a small flower head. It grows in dry grasslands and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Laennecia gnaphalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laennecia gnaphalioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laennecia gnaphalioides, commonly known as the everlasting daisy, is a perennial plant that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Laennecia gnaphalioides
Laennecia gnaphalioides is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Laennecia gnaphalioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laennecia gnaphalioides?
Laennecia gnaphalioides
What is the common name of Laennecia gnaphalioides?
Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Laennecia gnaphalioides?
Open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Laennecia genus
Laennecia gnaphalioides,
Laennecia artemisiifolia,
Laennecia chihuahuana,
Laennecia prolialba,
Laennecia mapimiana,
Laennecia turnerorum,
Laennecia lasseriana,
Laennecia filaginoides,
Laennecia pimana,
Laennecia gnaphalioides,
Laennecia sophiifolia,
Laennecia eriophylla,
Laennecia coulteri,
Laennecia schiedeana,
Laennecia spellenbergii,
Laennecia araneosa,
Laennecia altoandina,
Laennecia araneosa,
Laennecia confusa,
Laennecia microglossa,
Laennecia mima,
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,