Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alucense
ID:
80667

Status:
valid

Authors:
García-Cas. & al.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
García-Cas. & al. in Bot. Macaronés. 21. 1995. 52 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079996



Common Names

  • Alucense Everlasting
  • Alucense Helichrysum
  • Alucense Paper Daisy


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Description

Helichrysum alucense (also called Alucense Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, silvery leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum alucense is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its edible leaves. It is also used for its fiber, which is used to make paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum alucense is a white or yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum alucense is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Helichrysum alucense

Helichrysum alucense can be found in the Canary Islands, including Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Helichrysum alucense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum alucense?

Helichrysum alucense

What is the common name of Helichrysum alucense?

White Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum alucense?

Helichrysum alucense is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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

J. García-Casanova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Cas.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984838-1: Based on the initial data import