Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
15453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boriss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxv. 589 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014782



Common Names

  • Anaphalis tenuicaulis
  • Slenderstem Pearly Everlasting
  • Slenderstem Anaphalis


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Description

Anaphalis tenuicaulis (also called Slenderstem Anaphalis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered with hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis tenuicaulis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anaphalis tenuicaulis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis tenuicaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anaphalis tenuicaulis

Anaphalis tenuicaulis is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 meters.

Anaphalis tenuicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis tenuicaulis?

Anaphalis tenuicaulis

What is the family of Anaphalis tenuicaulis?

Asteraceae

Where is Anaphalis tenuicaulis native to?

Mexico

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114300: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Borissova (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boriss.' in the authors string.