Status:
valid
Authors:
Georgiadou
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Candollea 33(1): 137 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122391
Common Names
- Boissier's Anaphalis
- Boissier's Pearly Everlasting
- Boissier's Everlasting
Description
Anaphalis boissieri (also called Boissier's Anaphalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500-1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anaphalis boissieri is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis boissieri is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Anaphalis boissieri
Anaphalis boissieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Anaphalis boissieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis boissieri?
Anaphalis boissieri
What is the common name of Anaphalis boissieri?
Boissier's everlasting
What is the native range of Anaphalis boissieri?
Western Asia, the Middle East and North Africa
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
E. Georgiadou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Georgiadou' in the authors string.