Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 172, partim (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124050
Common Names
- Linear Helichrysum
- Lineare Helichrysum
- Linearleaf Everlasting
Synonyms
- Helichrysum seineri Moeser [unknown]
- Gnaphalium lineare Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Helichrysum lineare lineare [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum lineare (also called 'Narrow-leaved Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum lineare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum lineare is a small yellow daisy-like flower head. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum lineare is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Helichrysum lineare
Helichrysum lineare can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Helichrysum lineare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum lineare?
Helichrysum lineare
What is the common name of Helichrysum lineare?
Narrow-leaved Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum lineare?
Grasslands 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,