Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
87840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 9: 152 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087169



Common Names

  • Pearly Everlasting
  • Silver Everlasting
  • Frosted Everlasting


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Description

Anaphalis velutina (also called Velvet Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and a stem with a single white flower head. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis velutina has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphalis velutina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis velutina is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anaphalis velutina

Anaphalis velutina is native to the Himalayas, including India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Anaphalis velutina FAQ

What is the common name of Anaphalis velutina?

Pearly Everlasting

What is the scientific name of Pearly Everlasting?

Anaphalis velutina

What is the habitat of Anaphalis velutina?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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,