Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 77: 687 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032402
Common Names
- Mandrarense Everlasting
- Mandrarense Helichrysum
- Mandrarense Immortelle
Description
Helichrysum mandrarense (also called Madagascan Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a thin, erect stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum mandrarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum mandrarense is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum mandrarense is a perennial species native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Helichrysum mandrarense
Helichrysum mandrarense is native to Madagascar and can be found in grasslands, shrublands, and open forests.
Helichrysum mandrarense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum mandrarense?
Helichrysum mandrarense
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum mandrarense?
Dry grasslands of Madagascar
What is the flower color of Helichrysum mandrarense?
Yellow
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,