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Gnaphalium declinatum L.f. trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesGnaphalium declinatum L.f. trib. Gnaphalieae
BibliographySuppl. Pl.: 365 (1782)
Native RangeZambia to Southern Africa
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude15-1300m
Descriptionlisty numerous, sessile, linear or spathulate, acute, crowded, on both faces white tomentose, capitula in terminal corymb
Size3-10cm
Colorsnowy white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGnaphalium achilleoides Lam.
Gnaphalium pentheri Gand.
Gnaphalium pygmaeum Thunb.
Helichrysum declinatum (L.f.) Less.
Leontonyx declinatus (L.f.) Heynh.
Spiralepis declinata (L.f.) D.Don
Territory2 Africa
     26 South Tropical Africa (ZAM Zambia)
     27 Southern Africa (BOT Botswana, CPP Cape Provinces, OFS Free State)
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