Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C (1895) 410
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066913
Common Names
- Argyranthum Helichrysum
- Helichrysum Argyranthum
- Helichrysum
Synonyms
- Helichrysum argyrocephalum C.H.Wright [unknown]
- Helichrysum nandense S.Moore [unknown]
- Helichrysum corymbiferum R.E.Fr. [unknown]
- Helichrysum adolfi-friderici Moeser [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum argyranthum (also called Silver Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum argyranthum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum argyranthum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum argyranthum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Helichrysum argyranthum
Helichrysum argyranthum is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Helichrysum argyranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum argyranthum?
Helichrysum argyranthum
What is the family of Helichrysum argyranthum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Helichrysum argyranthum?
Silver-leaved Everlasting
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,