Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) Wild
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 4: 72 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014034
Common Names
- Highland Everlasting
- Alpine Everlasting
- Tall Everlasting
Description
Anisopappus alticolus (also called High Anisopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white or yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anisopappus alticolus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisopappus alticolus is a white-pink daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisopappus alticolus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and takes up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Anisopappus alticolus
Anisopappus alticolus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Anisopappus alticolus FAQ
What type of plant is Anisopappus alticolus?
Anisopappus alticolus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family
Where does Anisopappus alticolus grow?
Anisopappus alticolus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa
What is the typical lifespan of Anisopappus alticolus?
Anisopappus alticolus typically lives for two to three years
Species in the Anisopappus genus
Anisopappus paucidentatus,
Anisopappus rhombifolius,
Anisopappus smutsii,
Anisopappus alticolus,
Anisopappus lawalreanus,
Anisopappus burundiensis,
Anisopappus salviifolius,
Anisopappus grangeoides,
Anisopappus anemonifolius,
Anisopappus fruticosus,
Anisopappus petitianus,
Anisopappus boinensis,
Anisopappus sylvaticus,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus lastii,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus junodii,
Anisopappus lejolyanus,
Anisopappus buchwaldii,
Anisopappus robynsianus,
Anisopappus latifolius,
Anisopappus upembensis,
Anisopappus pumilus,
Anisopappus kirkii,
Anisopappus pinnatifida,
Anisopappus holstii,
Anisopappus longipes,
Anisopappus pseudopinnatifidus,
Anisopappus orbicularis,
Anisopappus marianus,
Anisopappus sylvatica,
Anisopappus alticola,
Anisopappus brandbergensis,
Anisopappus schinzii,
Anisopappus stuhlmannii,
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,