cudweed
Gnaphalium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cudweed, scientifically known as Gnaphaliuium, is a diverse genus of flowering plants valued for its unique medicinal properties. Often found in varied terrains, these silver-haired herbs are traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues. Their resilient nature makes them a fascinating subject in ethnobotany.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cudweed · Cudweeds
- Scientific synonyms
- Demidium · Amphidoxa · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- cudweed
- cudweeds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GnaphaliumSynonyms
- Demidium
- Amphidoxa
- Filaginella
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Filaginella
- Laphangium
- Dasyanthus
- Gordolobos
German:
- Ruhrkräuter
- Ruhrkraut
- Ruhrkräuter
French:
- Gnaphale
- Gnaphale
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Gnaphalium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gnaphalium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its distribution extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The plant also manages to thrive in the unique environment of Iceland. Collectively, these locations define its northern geographical range.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Gnaphalium has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry