Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
refractum
ID:
14735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 133 (1983) (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014064

Common Names

  • Helichrysum refractum
  • Silver Everlasting
  • Silver Paper Daisy

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Description

Helichrysum refractum (also called refractory helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum refractum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum refractum is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower head, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum refractum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Helichrysum refractum

Helichrysum refractum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Helichrysum refractum FAQ

What is the common name of Helichrysum refractum?

Golden Everlasting

What is the scientific name of Golden Everlasting?

Helichrysum refractum

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum refractum?

It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1136: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.