Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
felinum
ID:
124068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 287 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123397



Common Names

  • Helichrysum
  • Felinum
  • Helichrysum Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium elongatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium congestum Lam. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium discolorum Willd. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium fastigiatum Schrank [unknown]
  • Helichrysum discolor Steud. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum discolorum D.Don ex Sweet [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium felinum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium serratum Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum felinum (also called Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It has small yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum felinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum felinum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum felinum is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in early spring or fall, or sow seeds in spring or summer.

Where to Find Helichrysum felinum

Helichrysum felinum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Helichrysum felinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum felinum?

Helichrysum felinum

What type of plant is Helichrysum felinum?

It is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Helichrysum felinum grow?

It grows in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region.

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