Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras 695 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023535
Common Names
- Subdecurrens Anaphalis
- Anaphalis subdecurrens
- Subdecurrens Pearly Everlasting
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium indicum Thwaites [unknown]
- Gnaphalium subdecurrens DC. [unknown]
- Anaphalis oblonga elliptica (DC.) Hook.f. [unknown]
- Anaphalis oblonga oblonga [unknown]
Description
Anaphalis subdecurrens (also called Subdecurrent Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis subdecurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Anaphalis subdecurrens has white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and shiny. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis subdecurrens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Anaphalis subdecurrens
Anaphalis subdecurrens is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Anaphalis subdecurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis subdecurrens?
Anaphalis subdecurrens
What is the common name of Anaphalis subdecurrens?
Subdecurrent Pearly Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis subdecurrens?
Dry, rocky hillsides 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,