Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surculosa
ID:
9647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 243 (1938) (1937-1938 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008976



Common Names

  • Pearly Everlasting
  • Anaphalis Margaritacea
  • Western Pearly Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Anaphalis pterocaulon surculosa Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis surculosa (also called Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis surculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anaphalis surculosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis surculosa is a perennial herb that is easily propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.

Where to Find Anaphalis surculosa

Anaphalis surculosa is native to Asia and can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Anaphalis surculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis surculosa?

Anaphalis surculosa

What is the common name of Anaphalis surculosa?

Surculose Pearly Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis surculosa?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States and Canada.

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,

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