Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 662 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015547
Common Names
- Helichrysum boiteaui
- Boiteau's Everlasting
- Boiteau's Helichrysum
Description
Helichrysum boiteaui (also called Boiteau's Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow ray florets. It typically grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum boiteaui, commonly known as the Boiteau's everlasting, is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It can also be used to attract bees and butterflies to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum boiteaui is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Columnea formosa can be propagated by stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a warm, humid environment. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Both stem cuttings and seeds should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Helichrysum boiteaui
Helichrysum boiteaui can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Helichrysum boiteaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum boiteaui?
Helichrysum boiteaui
What is the common name of Helichrysum boiteaui?
Boiteau's Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum boiteaui?
Grasslands, meadows, and open 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,