Gnaphalium — 7 species

Botanical species in the genus Gnaphalium recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Gnaphalium affine

Gnaphalium affine

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

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.

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Gnaphalium hypoleucum

Gnaphalium hypoleucum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

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.

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Gnaphalium indicum

Gnaphalium indicum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

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.

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Gnaphalium japonicum

Gnaphalium japonicum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Useful as an edging plant, especially on poor soils.

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Gnaphalium keriense

Gnaphalium keriense

Family: Asteraceae

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. Some authorities list the plant as Anaphalis keriensis. It is likely to require a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

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Gnaphalium luteoalbum

Gnaphalium luteoalbum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

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Gnaphalium uliginosum

Gnaphalium uliginosum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Prefers a position in full sun or partial shade in a moist to wet light acid soil.

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