Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 81 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086749
Common Names
- Inornate Everlasting
- Strawflower
- Paper Daisy
Description
Helichrysum inornatum (also called Inornate Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters. It is found in dry grasslands and savannas, as well as in rocky outcrops and on coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum inornatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum inornatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum inornatum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Helichrysum inornatum
Helichrysum inornatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Helichrysum inornatum FAQ
What is the growth rate of Helichrysum inornatum?
Helichrysum inornatum is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Helichrysum inornatum prefer?
Helichrysum inornatum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
How much sunlight does Helichrysum inornatum need?
Helichrysum inornatum needs full sun to partial shade.
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,