Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
asperum
ID:
73682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 79 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073011

Common Names

  • Helichrysum asperum
  • Rough Everlasting
  • Rough Strawflower

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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum laxum E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium metalasioides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium ericifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum ericaefolium ericaefolium [unknown]
  • Helichrysum asperum asperum [unknown]
  • Seriphium asperum Pers. [unknown]
  • Stoebe aspera Thunb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium laxum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Astelma lineare D.Don [unknown]
  • Helichrysum ericaefolium laxum (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum ericoides D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Helichrysum ericaefolium Less. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium ericoides L. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum ericifolium laxum Harv. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum asperum (also called rough everlasting, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum asperum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helichrysum asperum var. comosum (Sch.Bip.) Hilliard
Helichrysum asperum var. appressifolium (Moeser) Hilliard
Helichrysum asperum var. albidulum (DC.) Hilliard
Helichrysum asperum var. glabrum Hilliard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum asperum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum asperum is a hardy, herbaceous, perennial plant. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Once established, it can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Helichrysum asperum

Helichrysum asperum can be found in South Africa.

Helichrysum asperum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum asperum?

Helichrysum asperum

What is the common name of Helichrysum asperum?

Rough Helichrysum

What type of plant is Helichrysum asperum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-29752: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.