Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India iv. 284 (1911).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039369
Common Names
- Meebold's Anaphalis
- Meebold's Pearly Everlasting
- Meebold's Everlasting
Description
Anaphalis meeboldii (also called Alpine everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis meeboldii is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anaphalis meeboldii is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis meeboldii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Anaphalis meeboldii
Anaphalis meeboldii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape Province.
Anaphalis meeboldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis meeboldii?
Anaphalis meeboldii
What is the common name of Anaphalis meeboldii?
Meebold's Pearly Everlasting
What type of plant is Anaphalis meeboldii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Anaphalis meeboldii found?
Eastern Asia
What is the growth habit of Anaphalis meeboldii?
Upright, clump-forming
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,