Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 282 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128138
Common Names
- Anaphalis hookeri
- Hooker's Pearly Everlasting
- Hooker's Anaphalis
Description
Anaphalis hookeri (also called Hooker's Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis hookeri is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Anaphalis hookeri is small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are very small and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis hookeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Anaphalis hookeri
Anaphalis hookeri is native to the Himalayas and is found in the wild in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Anaphalis hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis hookeri?
Anaphalis hookeri
What are the common names of Anaphalis hookeri?
Hooker's Pearly Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis hookeri?
Dry grasslands 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,