Gnaphalium hypoleucum
an annual member of the Gnaphalium genus in the family Compositae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Compositae
- Genus
- Gnaphalium
- Life cycle
- annual
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Fertility
- Insects
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Insects
Uses
Edible uses
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Young leaves - cooked[1].
- Plant part
- Leaves
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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A paste of the plant is used in the treatment of coughs and backaches[3]. It is also applied externally on affected parts[3].
- Product or use
- Miscellany
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas.
- Habitat
- Grazing ground and open slopes, 1500 - 2400 metres from Pakistan to Bhutan in the Himalayas[4].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- no shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed - sow late spring in situ and only just cover the seed.
Cultivation
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We have very little information on this species but it should succeed as a spring-sown annual in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position[2].
References
Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6
Polunin. O. and Stainton. A. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press 1984-00-00