Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
86173

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 274 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085502



Common Names

  • Silver Pussytoes
  • Hoary Pussytoes
  • Hoary Cudweed


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Description

Anaphalis elliptica (also called Elliptic Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and elliptical leaves. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat colds, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anaphalis elliptica is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis elliptica is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Anaphalis elliptica

Anaphalis elliptica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Anaphalis elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis elliptica?

Anaphalis elliptica

What is the common name of Anaphalis elliptica?

Elliptic Anaphalis

What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis elliptica?

Anaphalis elliptica is native to Japan.

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,