Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chasmolycium
ID:
85709

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 77 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085038



Common Names

  • Silver Everlasting
  • Silver Helichrysum
  • Silver Strawflower


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Description

Helichrysum chasmolycium (also called Chasmolycium Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in high-altitude mountain grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum chasmolycium is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, small, clustered in heads. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: Covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum chasmolycium is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings in summer or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Helichrysum chasmolycium

Helichrysum chasmolycium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy soils.

Helichrysum chasmolycium FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum chasmolycium?

Helichrysum chasmolycium is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Helichrysum chasmolycium prefer?

Helichrysum chasmolycium prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Helichrysum chasmolycium?

Helichrysum chasmolycium prefers temperatures between 10-20°C (50-68°F).

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,