Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. xviii. 385 (1907).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118710
Common Names
- Helichrysum Flanaganii
- Flanagan's Helichrysum
- Flanagan's Everlasting
Description
Helichrysum flanaganii (also called Flanagan's Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, coastal areas and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum flanaganii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a hedge. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is also used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum flanaganii has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum flanaganii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once established, Helichrysum flanaganii can be propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Helichrysum flanaganii
Helichrysum flanaganii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Helichrysum flanaganii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum flanaganii?
Helichrysum flanaganii
What type of plant is Helichrysum flanaganii?
A flowering plant
What are the common names of Helichrysum flanaganii?
Flanagan's Everlasting
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,