Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gnaphalioides
ID:
1108

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228376-1: Based on the initial data import