Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alticolus
ID:
14705

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113571: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.