Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 172 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038566
Common Names
- Cushion Everlasting
- Chamae Everlasting
- Chamaeyucca
Description
Helichrysum chamaeyucca (also called Dwarf Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum chamaeyucca has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum chamaeyucca has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum chamaeyucca is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.
Where to Find Helichrysum chamaeyucca
Helichrysum chamaeyucca can be found in the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils.
Helichrysum chamaeyucca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum chamaeyucca?
Helichrysum chamaeyucca
What is the common name of Helichrysum chamaeyucca?
Dwarf everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum chamaeyucca?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,