Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
faradifani
ID:
119646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scott Elliot

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1891) 29.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118975



Common Names

  • Faradifani's Everlasting
  • Faradifani's Helichrysum
  • Faradifani's Paper Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum rusillonii rusillonii [unknown]
  • Helichrysum rusillonii Hochr. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum rusillonii cuneatum Humbert [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum faradifani (also called Faradifani's everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry grasslands, coastal areas, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum faradifani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, as well as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum faradifani is white in colour, with a tubular shape and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum faradifani is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Helichrysum faradifani

Helichrysum faradifani can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Helichrysum faradifani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum faradifani?

Helichrysum faradifani

What is the common name of Helichrysum faradifani?

Faradifan's Helichrysum

Where is Helichrysum faradifani native to?

Mediterranean

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