Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinica
ID:
40363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 261 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039692



Common Names

  • Anaphalis sinica
  • Chinese Anaphalis
  • Chinese Pearly Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Anaphalis possietica Komarov [unknown]
  • Anaphalis pterocaulon pterocaulon [unknown]
  • Anaphalis sinica sinica [unknown]
  • Anaphalis pterocaulon pterocaulon [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium pterocaulon Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Anaphalis pterocaulon sinica (Hance) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Anaphalis sinica sinica [unknown]
  • Anaphalis pterocaulon Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis sinica (also called Chinese Everlasting, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to East Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5 m tall by 0.5 m wide, with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis sinica is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anaphalis sinica var. morii (Nakai) Ohwi
Anaphalis sinica var. yakusimensis (Masam.) Yahara
Anaphalis sinica var. remota Ling
Anaphalis sinica var. pernivea T.Shimizu
Anaphalis sinica var. viscosissima (Honda) Kitam.
Anaphalis sinica var. alata (Maxim.) S.X.Zhu & R.J.Bayer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphalis sinica has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis sinica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Anaphalis sinica

Anaphalis sinica can be found in China, from Sichuan to Hainan.

Anaphalis sinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis sinica?

Anaphalis sinica

What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis sinica?

Anaphalis sinica is native to China and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Anaphalis sinica?

Anaphalis sinica is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery leaves.

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