Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
35054

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 274 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034383



Common Names

  • Anaphalis oblonga
  • Oblonga Pearly Everlasting
  • Oblonga Anaphalis


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium oblongum Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis oblonga (also called Oblong Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphalis oblonga has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis oblonga is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay.

Where to Find Anaphalis oblonga

Anaphalis oblonga is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Anaphalis oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis oblonga?

Anaphalis oblonga

What is the common name of Anaphalis oblonga?

Oblong Anaphalis

What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis oblonga?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,