Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Pant, R.R.Rao & Arti Garg
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 69(5): 258 (1994) (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055745
Common Names
- Anaphalis kashmiriana
- Kashmir Anaphalis
- Kashmiriana Anaphalis
Description
Anaphalis kashmiriana (also called 'Kashmir Pearly Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, linear leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis kashmiriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anaphalis kashmiriana is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis kashmiriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Anaphalis kashmiriana
Anaphalis kashmiriana can be found in the Himalayas.
Anaphalis kashmiriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis kashmiriana?
Anaphalis kashmiriana
What is the growth habit of Anaphalis kashmiriana?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves.
What is the flowering period of Anaphalis kashmiriana?
It flowers from June to August.
What is the native range of Anaphalis kashmiriana?
It is native to the Himalayas.
What is the habitat of Anaphalis kashmiriana?
It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
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
P.C. Pant (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Pant' in the authors string.
Arti Garg (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arti Garg' in the authors string.