Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
116009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 151 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115338



Common Names

  • Anaphalis alpicola
  • Alpine Anaphalis
  • Alpine Pearly Everlasting


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Description

Anaphalis alpicola (also called Alpine Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and is found in moist, grassy areas, such as swamps, ditches, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphalis alpicola has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and slightly toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis alpicola is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to promote new growth.

Where to Find Anaphalis alpicola

Anaphalis alpicola is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Anaphalis alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis alpicola?

Anaphalis alpicola

What is the common name of Anaphalis alpicola?

Alpicola Anaphalis

What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis alpicola?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Anaphalis genus

Anaphalis acutifolia, Anaphalis arfakensis, Anaphalis notoniana, Anaphalis spodiophylla, Anaphalis bulleyana, Anaphalis subumbellata, Anaphalis pannosa, Anaphalis longifolia, Anaphalis transnokoensis, Anaphalis surculosa, Anaphalis tenuissima, Anaphalis delavayi, Anaphalis plicata, Anaphalis javanica, Anaphalis lactea, Anaphalis margaritaceae, Anaphalis marcescens, Anaphalis tenuicaulis, Anaphalis yangii, Anaphalis hancockii, Anaphalis larium, Anaphalis garanica, Anaphalis staintonii, Anaphalis cinerascens, Anaphalis corymbifera, Anaphalis pedicellatum, Anaphalis batangensis, Anaphalis porphyrolepis, Anaphalis cavei, Anaphalis travancorica, Anaphalis subdecurrens, Anaphalis tibetica, Anaphalis busua, Anaphalis szechuanensis, Anaphalis nepalensis, Anaphalis virens, Anaphalis brevifolia, Anaphalis triplinervis, Anaphalis scopulosa, Anaphalis hellwigii, Anaphalis oblonga, Anaphalis leptophylla, Anaphalis souliei, Anaphalis sulphurea, Anaphalis meeboldii, Anaphalis elegans, Anaphalis sinica, Anaphalis mucronata, Anaphalis virgata, Anaphalis suffruticosa,

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-76795: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.