Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
92791

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Cummins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 19 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092120



Common Names

  • Anaphalis
  • Pearly Everlasting
  • Life-Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Anaphalis viridis viridis [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis viridis (also called Green Anaphalis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anaphalis viridis is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis viridis can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Dig up the plant and carefully separate the clumps of roots and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Anaphalis viridis

Anaphalis viridis is native to North America and is found in the dry prairies of the Great Plains.

Anaphalis viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis viridis?

Anaphalis viridis

What is the family of Anaphalis viridis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Anaphalis viridis?

Green Anaphalis

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-48371: Based on the initial data import
Henry Alfred Cummins (1864-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Cummins' in the authors string.