Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Diels
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 7: 337 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011499
Common Names
- Anaphalis Delavayi
- Delavay's Anaphalis
- Delavay's Pearly Everlasting
Description
Anaphalis delavayi (also called Delavay's Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anaphalis delavayi has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis delavayi is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Anaphalis delavayi
Anaphalis delavayi can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Asia, including parts of China, Tibet, and India.
Anaphalis delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis delavayi?
Anaphalis delavayi
What is the common name of Anaphalis delavayi?
Anaphalis
What is the family of Anaphalis delavayi?
Asteraceae
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,