Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trimen) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 11(1): 18 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037038
Common Names
- Anaphalis sulphurea
- Sulphur Pearly Everlasting
- Sulphur Cudweed
Synonyms
- Anaphalis marcescens sulphurea Trimen [unknown]
Description
Anaphalis sulphurea (also called Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and oblanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anaphalis sulphurea is a yellow-greenish disc floret with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis sulphurea is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.
Where to Find Anaphalis sulphurea
Anaphalis sulphurea is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Anaphalis sulphurea FAQ
What type of plant is Anaphalis sulphurea?
Anaphalis sulphurea is a species of flowering plant.
Where does Anaphalis sulphurea grow?
Anaphalis sulphurea is native to Europe and Asia.
What are the uses of Anaphalis sulphurea?
Anaphalis sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,