Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pseudo-helichrysum
ID:
29352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 112: 112 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028681



Common Names

  • False Everlasting
  • Pseudo-Helichrysum
  • False Helichrysum


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Description

Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum (also called false helichrysum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States, growing in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats. It has a basal rosette of lobed leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum is yellow, with a yellow center disc and yellow ray florets. The seed is small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum

Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum?

Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum

What is the common name of Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum?

False everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs

Species in the Gnaphalium genus

Gnaphalium linearum, Gnaphalium leontopodium, Gnaphalium sodiroi, Gnaphalium pauciflorum, Gnaphalium ecuadorense, Gnaphalium englerianum, Gnaphalium austroafricanum, Gnaphalium clemensiae, Gnaphalium filagopsis, Gnaphalium flavocephalum, Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum, Gnaphalium griquense, Gnaphalium melanosphaeroides, Gnaphalium polium, Gnaphalium leucopeplum, Gnaphalium rosillense, Gnaphalium heleios, Gnaphalium diamantinense, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium chimborazense, Gnaphalium alatocaule, Gnaphalium schlimii, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium lycopodium, Gnaphalium exilifolium, Gnaphalium stagnalis, Gnaphalium baicalensis, Gnaphalium supinum, Gnaphalium demidium, Gnaphalium flaccidum, Gnaphalium albescens, Gnaphalium gnaphalodes, Gnaphalium genevoisi, Gnaphalium phaeolepis, Gnaphalium sepositum, Gnaphalium badium, Gnaphalium thouarsii, Gnaphalium uliginosum, Gnaphalium polycaulon, Gnaphalium chiliastrum, Gnaphalium declinatum, Gnaphalium psilophyllum, Gnaphalium maclovianum, Gnaphalium indutum, Gnaphalium caucasicum, Gnaphalium magellanicum, Gnaphalium stewartii, Gnaphalium confine, Gnaphalium nelsonii, Gnaphalium limicola,

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,