Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 254 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123605
Common Names
- Helichrysum
- Everlasting
- Immortelle
Synonyms
- Helichrysum scapiforme Moeser [unknown]
- Helichrysum lamprocephalum Bolus [unknown]
- Helichrysum calocephalum Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum ecklonis (also called Silver-leaf Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum ecklonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum ecklonis is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum ecklonis is a perennial herb that grows in dry and rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist and provide some shade.
Where to Find Helichrysum ecklonis
Helichrysum ecklonis can be found in South Africa.
Helichrysum ecklonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum ecklonis?
Helichrysum ecklonis
What is the common name of Helichrysum ecklonis?
Ecklon's everlasting
What type of plant is Helichrysum ecklonis?
Perennial herb
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,