Status:
valid
Authors:
DC. ex Wight
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 20 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011095
Common Names
- Helichrysum Buddleioides
- Buddleioides Helichrysum
- Helichrysum
Description
Helichrysum buddleioides (also called Buddle's Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum buddleioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Helichrysum buddleioides flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum buddleioides is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divided plants should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Helichrysum buddleioides
Helichrysum buddleioides can be found in South Africa.
Helichrysum buddleioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum buddleioides?
Helichrysum buddleioides
What type of plant is Helichrysum buddleioides?
Herb
Where is Helichrysum buddleioides native to?
South Africa
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,