Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 174 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069078
Common Names
- Helichrysum
- Chionosphaerum
- Helichrysum Chionosphaerum
Description
Helichrysum chionosphaerum (also called White Everlasting, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody base and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are linear and up to 5 cm long. The flower heads are white and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum chionosphaerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum chionosphaerum is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum chionosphaerum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. They should be kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Helichrysum chionosphaerum can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. They should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Helichrysum chionosphaerum
Helichrysum chionosphaerum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Helichrysum chionosphaerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum chionosphaerum?
Helichrysum chionosphaerum
What is the common name of Helichrysum chionosphaerum?
Snowy Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum chionosphaerum?
It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodlands.
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,