Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pseudohelichrysum
ID:
1315096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
ipni

Year:
1903

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327550

Common Names

  • False Helichrysum
  • Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum
  • Pseudohelichrysum

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Description

Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum (also called False Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a small herb that grows up to 30-60 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum is used as an ornamental shrub, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a cool, humid climate and partial shade.

Where to Find Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum

Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum?

Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum

What is the common name of Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum?

False helichrysum

Where is Gnaphalium pseudohelichrysum native to?

Brazil

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,

References

Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111248-2: Based on the initial data import