Gnaphalium hypoleucum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAn annual herb reaching 0.6 m (2 ft) tall with hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with good drainage. Tolerates mildly acidic, neutral, and basic soils. Requires full sun and prefers moist conditions.
Description
An annual herb reaching 0.6 m (2 ft) tall with hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with good drainage. Tolerates mildly acidic, neutral, and basic soils. Requires full sun and prefers moist conditions.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are edible cooked.
Medicinal Uses
A paste of the plant is applied in the treatment of coughs and backaches, both internally and externally on affected parts.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, Japan, Pakistan,
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.
Propagation
Sow seed in late spring directly in situ, covering only just barely.
Other Uses
None known
Notes
There are about 200 Gnaphalium species.
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
