Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amorginum
ID:
23311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Orph.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 110 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022640



Common Names

  • Helichrysum amorginum
  • Amorginum Helichrysum
  • Amorginum Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Virginea amorgina (Boiss.) Nicoli [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum amorginum (also called Amorgine Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, white, woolly leaves. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum amorginum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum amorginum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum amorginum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division of the root clump.

Where to Find Helichrysum amorginum

Helichrysum amorginum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Helichrysum amorginum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum amorginum?

Helichrysum amorginum

What is the common name of Helichrysum amorginum?

Amorginum Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum amorginum?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodoros Georgios Orphanides (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orph.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:212386-1: Based on the initial data import