Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hymenolepis
ID:
127605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 138(1): 58 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126934



Common Names

  • Pearly Everlasting
  • Western Pearly Everlasting
  • Western Daisy


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Description

Anaphalis hymenolepis (also called Hymenolepis Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and inhabits grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis hymenolepis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anaphalis hymenolepis are white and have a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis hymenolepis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Anaphalis hymenolepis

Anaphalis hymenolepis is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Tien Shan. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters.

Anaphalis hymenolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis hymenolepis?

Anaphalis hymenolepis

What is the common name of Anaphalis hymenolepis?

Hymenolepis Anaphalis

What type of plant is Anaphalis hymenolepis?

Perennial herb

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