Scientific Name: Gnaphalium indutum subsp. indutum
Common Name: tiny cottonleaf
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Slender herb, white with stems 2- 6cm and with dense cottony hairs. Often much-branched at base.
Height (m): 0.02 – 0.06
Flowers: Flower heads numerous in terminal clusters with yellowish bracts. Clusters loose or dense.
Fruit: Achene with pappus bristles free, falling separately.
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Habitat Notes
Local on coastal cliffs and sandy places in the east, north-east and north-west of the State.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Propagation Calendar
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect entire seed heads in paper bags and allow to dry.
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow or lightly cover.