Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
catipes
ID:
41431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 223 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040760



Common Names

  • Helichrysum Catipes
  • Catipe Helichrysum
  • Catipe Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Eriosphaera catipes DC. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum anaxetonoides Schltr. & Moeser [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum catipes (also called Catipe Helichrysum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum catipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a herbal tea. It is also used as a food source for various insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum catipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum catipes is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Helichrysum catipes

Helichrysum catipes is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Helichrysum catipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum catipes?

Helichrysum catipes

What is the common name of Helichrysum catipes?

Helichrysum

What type of plant is Helichrysum catipes?

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,

References