Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
40352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. xi. 101 (1966).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039681



Common Names

  • Anaphalis elegans
  • Elegant Anaphalis
  • Elegant Pearly Everlasting


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Description

Anaphalis elegans (also called Elegant Anaphalis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis elegans has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for making dyes and for making a type of traditional beer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anaphalis elegans is a single, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, white, star-shaped flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis elegans is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Anaphalis elegans

Anaphalis elegans can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Anaphalis elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis elegans?

Anaphalis elegans

What is the common name of Anaphalis elegans?

Elegant Anaphalis

What is the habitat of Anaphalis elegans?

Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-138380: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.