Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1763
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1249 (1763)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000099345
Common Names
- Leysera Gnaphalodes
- Gnaphalodes Leysera
- White Everlasting
Description
Leysera gnaphalodes (also called Gnaphalodes Leysera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leysera gnaphalodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, as an anti-inflammatory, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leysera gnaphalodes is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leysera gnaphalodes is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should have at least two sets of leaves. Place the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted. Once they have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Leysera gnaphalodes
Leysera gnaphalodes is native to southern Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Leysera gnaphalodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leysera gnaphalodes?
Leysera gnaphalodes
What is the common name of Leysera gnaphalodes?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leysera gnaphalodes?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Leysera genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,