Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
14059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. : 124 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013388



Common Names

  • Java Anaphalis
  • Java Pearly Everlasting
  • Java Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Anaphalis javanica (Reinw. ex Blume) DC. [unknown]
  • Antennaria saxatilis robusta Zoll. & Mor. [unknown]
  • Antennaria saxatilis latifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium reinwardtii Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis javanica (also called Java Anaphalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Java, Indonesia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear and dentate. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis javanica is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anaphalis javanica for. junghuhniana (Miq.) Boerl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anaphalis javanica are small, yellow-green in color, and have a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, shiny outer coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis javanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires little maintenance and can be pruned in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Anaphalis javanica

Anaphalis javanica can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Anaphalis javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis javanica?

Anaphalis javanica

What is the family of Anaphalis javanica?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Anaphalis javanica?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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