Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
auriceps
ID:
84885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(3): 258, nom. (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084214



Common Names

  • Curry Plant
  • Immortelle
  • Everlasting


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Description

Helichrysum auriceps (also called Golden Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum auriceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum auriceps is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum auriceps is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.

Where to Find Helichrysum auriceps

Helichrysum auriceps is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State.

Helichrysum auriceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum auriceps?

Helichrysum auriceps

What type of plant is Helichrysum auriceps?

Helichrysum auriceps is a perennial herb

Where is Helichrysum auriceps found?

Helichrysum auriceps is found in the Mediterranean region

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-40665: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.