Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calocephalum
ID:
7837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier iv. 834.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007166



Common Names

  • Silver Everlasting
  • Silver Helichrysum
  • Silver Cotton-bush


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Description

Helichrysum calocephalum (also called 'Curry Plant', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum calocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum calocephalum is a small, yellow daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and a white outer ring. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum calocephalum is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and should be placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist, and the seedlings should be thinned to allow for good air circulation.

Where to Find Helichrysum calocephalum

Helichrysum calocephalum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Helichrysum calocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum calocephalum?

Helichrysum calocephalum

What is the common name of Helichrysum calocephalum?

Cushion Everlasting

What type of plant is Helichrysum calocephalum?

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,

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