Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 51: 184. 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125705
Common Names
- Helichrysum
- Angustifrondeum
- Helichrysum Angustifrondeum
Description
Helichrysum angustifrondeum (also called Narrow-leaved Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum angustifrondeum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in cosmetics, as a dye, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum angustifrondeum has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum angustifrondeum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Where to Find Helichrysum angustifrondeum
Helichrysum angustifrondeum is native to South Africa. It can be found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and mountainsides. It prefers dry, well-drained soils.
Helichrysum angustifrondeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum angustifrondeum?
Helichrysum angustifrondeum
What is the common name of Helichrysum angustifrondeum?
Narrow-leaved Helichrysum
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum angustifrondeum?
Dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands
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,