Gnaphalium keriense
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Compositae
- Genus
- Gnaphalium
- Life cycle
- annual
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Fertility
- Insects
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Insects
Uses
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.
The plant is antiphlogistic[5]. It is applied as a poultice to bruises etc[3].
- Product or use
- Antiphlogistic
Environment
- Range
- New Zealand.
- Habitat
- Lowland to montane streamsides between latitudes 35 and 45°south on North and South Islands[4].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
Seed - sow late spring in situ and only just cover the seed.
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species but one report says that it would probably be successful in Britain if grown in moist ground[1]. Some authorities list the plant as Anaphalis keriensis. It is likely to require a well-drained soil in a sunny position[2].
References
F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London 1996-00-00 ISBN 9-780751-303148
Allan. H. H. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer, Wellington. 1961-00-00
Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202