Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
26930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1099 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026259

Common Names

  • Anaphalis nepalensis
  • Nepal Everlasting
  • Nepal Cudweed

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Synonyms

  • Anaphalis intermedia (DC.) Duthie [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium nubigenum Wall. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium donianum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum elegans D.Don [unknown]
  • Anaphalis mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium intermedium Wall. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum stoloniferum D.Don [unknown]
  • Anaphalis mucronata polycephala DC. [unknown]
  • Antennaria triplinervis cuneifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Anaphalis nubigena intermedia (DC.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium cuneifolium Wall. [unknown]
  • Anaphalis nubigena polycephala (DC.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Anaphalis nepalensis cuneifolia (DC.) Aswal [unknown]
  • Anaphalis nepalensis nepalensis [unknown]
  • Antennaria triplinervis intermedia DC. [unknown]
  • Anaphalis triplinervis intermedia (DC.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium nepalense hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Anaphalis cuneifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Elichrysum nepalense Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis nepalensis (also called the Nepalese anaphalis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis nepalensis, commonly known as Himalayan everlasting, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anaphalis nepalensis var. monocephala (DC.) Hand.-Mazz.
Anaphalis nepalensis var. corymbosa (Bureau & Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anaphalis nepalensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis nepalensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Anaphalis nepalensis

Anaphalis nepalensis is found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Anaphalis nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaphalis nepalensis?

Anaphalis nepalensis

What is the common name of Anaphalis nepalensis?

Nepal everlasting

Where is Anaphalis nepalensis native to?

Himalayas

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.