Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
devium
ID:
35775

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Y.Johnson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. (1888) ii. 62.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035104



Common Names

  • Helichrysum devium
  • Helichrysum
  • Devium


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Description

Helichrysum devium (also called Dev's Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum devium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum devium has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white-woolly underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum devium is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helichrysum devium

Helichrysum devium is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Helichrysum devium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum devium?

Helichrysum devium

What is the common name of Helichrysum devium?

Dev's everlasting

What type of environment does Helichrysum devium prefer?

Dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and scrublands

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-133952: Based on the initial data import
James Yate Johnson (1820-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Y.Johnson' in the authors string.