Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
evansii
ID:
63785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43(2): 198, nom. nov. (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063114



Common Names

  • Evans' Everlasting
  • Evans' Helichrysum
  • Evans' Immortelle


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum alticola montanum Bolus [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum evansii (also called Evans' Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky meadows, pastures and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum evansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also believed to have medicinal properties that can help with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum evansii has small, yellow flower heads with a diameter of 3-5mm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum evansii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Once established, it requires little care.

Where to Find Helichrysum evansii

Helichrysum evansii can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Helichrysum evansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum evansii?

Helichrysum evansii

What is the common name of Helichrysum evansii?

Evans's Everlasting

Where is Helichrysum evansii native to?

South Africa

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-20097: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.