Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Steenis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 13: 185 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116024
Common Names
- Anaphalis maxima
- Large Pearly Everlasting
- Large Anaphalis
Description
Anaphalis maxima (also called Giant Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anaphalis maxima has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis maxima is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Anaphalis maxima
Anaphalis maxima is native to the Himalayas and parts of East Asia.
Anaphalis maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis maxima?
Anaphalis maxima
What is the common name of Anaphalis maxima?
Maxima pearly everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis maxima?
Grassy meadows and pastures
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,