Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridens
ID:
44896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.S.Short) P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6(5): 318 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044225

Common Names

  • Trident Gnephosis
  • Trident Gnephosis Daisy
  • Trident White-Flowered Gnephosis

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Description

Gnephosis tridens (also called three-toothed gnephosis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnephosis tridens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnephosis tridens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnephosis tridens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Gnephosis tridens

Gnephosis tridens is found in the Mediterranean region.

Gnephosis tridens FAQ

What type of plant is Gnephosis tridens?

Gnephosis tridens is an annual herb

What is the flowering period of Gnephosis tridens?

The flowering period of Gnephosis tridens is from April to June

What is the optimal soil type for Gnephosis tridens?

Gnephosis tridens prefers moist, well-drained soils

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142779: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.