Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contortiformis
ID:
136446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 245 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135775



Common Names

  • Anaphalis Contortiformis
  • Contortiformis Pearly Everlasting
  • Contorta Pearly Everlasting


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Description

Anaphalis contortiformis (also called Twisted Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with white flowers. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis contortiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphalis contortiformis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis contortiformis is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the divisions should be taken in the spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anaphalis contortiformis

Anaphalis contortiformis can be found in the temperate regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Anaphalis contortiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis contortiformis?

Anaphalis contortiformis

What is the common name of Anaphalis contortiformis?

Twisted Anaphalis

What type of plant is Anaphalis contortiformis?

Perennial herb

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,

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