Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cataractarum
ID:
73246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55(2): 350 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072575



Common Names

  • Cataractarum Helichrysum
  • Cataractarum Everlasting
  • Cataractarum Immortelle


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Description

Helichrysum cataractarum (also called Cataract Helichrysum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum cataractarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum cataractarum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum cataractarum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Helichrysum cataractarum

Helichrysum cataractarum can be found in South Africa.

Helichrysum cataractarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum cataractarum?

Helichrysum cataractarum

What are the common names of Helichrysum cataractarum?

Cataract helichrysum, Cataract everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum cataractarum?

Gravelly and rocky slopes 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-29321: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.