Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. xi. 105 (1966).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067573
Common Names
- Anaphalis flaccida
- Flaccid Anaphalis
- Flaccid Pearly Everlasting
Description
Anaphalis flaccida (also called 'slender everlasting', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anaphalis flaccida is a white, star-shaped floret, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis flaccida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Anaphalis flaccida
Anaphalis flaccida is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Anaphalis flaccida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis flaccida?
Anaphalis flaccida
What is the common name of Anaphalis flaccida?
Hoary Pearly Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis flaccida?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, 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,