Asteraceae · Anaphalis

South Indian Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis lawii

HerboutdoorMedicinal
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
December-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Anaphalis lawii
Genus
Anaphalis
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
December-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About South Indian Pearly Everlasting

South Indian Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis lawii) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

South Indian Pearly Everlasting belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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