Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
galpinii
ID:
71087

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 22 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070416

Common Names

  • Galpin's Everlasting
  • Galpin's Helichrysum
  • Galpin's Immortelle

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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum galpinii tenuis Burtt Davy [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum galpinii (also called Galpin's Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum galpinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Helichrysum galpinii flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum galpinii is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Helichrysum galpinii

Helichrysum galpinii is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga.

Helichrysum galpinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum galpinii?

Helichrysum galpinii

What is the family of Helichrysum galpinii?

Asteraceae

Where is Helichrysum galpinii found?

Southern Africa

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,

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