Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Buek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Index, 2: p. vi (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138900
Common Names
- Strawflower
- Everlasting
- Paper Daisy
Synonyms
- Helichrysum detersum Steud. [unknown]
- Helichrysum damarense O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium leptolepis Kuntze [unknown]
- Helichrysum leptolepidium St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Helichrysum pachyrhizum Harv. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium candolleanum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum candolleanum (also called Candolle's Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It has a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum candolleanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum candolleanum is yellow and has multiple rows of petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum candolleanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in late winter or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. It is best to divide the plant when it is actively growing.
Where to Find Helichrysum candolleanum
Helichrysum candolleanum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Helichrysum candolleanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum candolleanum?
Helichrysum candolleanum
What is the common name of Helichrysum candolleanum?
Candolle's Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum candolleanum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Helichrysum genus
Helichrysum patulifolium,
Helichrysum subglomeratum,
Helichrysum mollifolium,
Helichrysum sphaeroideum,
Helichrysum retortum,
Helichrysum buchananii,
Helichrysum stoechas,
Helichrysum ephelos,
Helichrysum sessilioides,
Helichrysum tomentosulum,
Helichrysum polioides,
Helichrysum serpentinicola,
Helichrysum pallens,
Helichrysum deltoideum,
Helichrysum oxybelium,
Helichrysum squarrulosum,
Helichrysum bellum,
Helichrysum persicum,
Helichrysum callichrysum,
Helichrysum foliosum,
Helichrysum lanuginosum,
Helichrysum altigenum,
Helichrysum montis-cati,
Helichrysum capense,
Helichrysum praecinctum,
Helichrysum obductum,
Helichrysum summo-montanum,
Helichrysum pannosum,
Helichrysum ibityense,
Helichrysum mundtii,
Helichrysum marlothianum,
Helichrysum anomalum,
Helichrysum tricostatum,
Helichrysum sivasicum,
Helichrysum aureum,
Helichrysum sarcolaenifolium,
Helichrysum auronitens,
Helichrysum calocephalum,
Helichrysum caespititium,
Helichrysum gloria-dei,
Helichrysum nuratavicum,
Helichrysum oligopappum,
Helichrysum pagophilum,
Helichrysum heldreichii,
Helichrysum armenium,
Helichrysum deserticola,
Helichrysum foetidum,
Helichrysum danguyanum,
Helichrysum mixtum,
Helichrysum korongoni,
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,