Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
armenium
ID:
9583

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 183 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008912



Common Names

  • Helichrysum
  • Armenium Helichrysum
  • Helichrysum Armenium


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium oligocephalum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium glanduliferum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum armenium armenium [unknown]
  • Helichrysum lorentii Hochst. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum glanduliferum Sch.Bip. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum undulatum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum tardentii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium lorentii Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum armenium (also called Armenian helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum armenium is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum armenium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum armenium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Helichrysum armenium

Helichrysum armenium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Helichrysum armenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum armenium?

Helichrysum armenium

What is the common name of Helichrysum armenium?

Armenian Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum armenium?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

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,