Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 631 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113656
Common Names
- Pearly Everlasting
- Mullein Everlasting
- Anaphalis Everlasting
Synonyms
- Anaphalis yunnanensis muliensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Anaphalis muliensis (also called 'Pearly everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anaphalis muliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is often used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anaphalis muliensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaphalis muliensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Divide the clumps every two to three years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Anaphalis muliensis
Anaphalis muliensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan.
Anaphalis muliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaphalis muliensis?
Anaphalis muliensis
What are the common names of Anaphalis muliensis?
Common names of Anaphalis muliensis include Mule's Anaphalis and Mule's Pearly Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis muliensis?
Anaphalis muliensis is native to the mountains of India
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,