Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 269 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089912
Common Names
- Curry Plant
- Everlasting
- Strawflower
Description
Helichrysum tysonii (also called 'Tyson's Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in rocky soils and can reach up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum tysonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum tysonii has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum tysonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Helichrysum tysonii
Helichrysum tysonii can be found in dry grasslands and open forests in Central and Southern Europe.
Helichrysum tysonii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum tysonii?
Helichrysum tysonii is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Helichrysum tysonii?
Helichrysum tysonii is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height.
What is the average lifespan of Helichrysum tysonii?
Helichrysum tysonii has an average lifespan of 5 to 10 years.
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,