Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
foetidum
ID:
9881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat. 25: 469 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009210



Common Names

  • Helichrysum
  • Foetidum
  • Helichrysum foetidum


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Description

Helichrysum foetidum (also called Stinking Everlasting, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with yellow flower heads and grows to a height of 60 cm. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum foetidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helichrysum foetidum var. foetidum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum foetidum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum foetidum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks and the plants will flower in the same year. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Propagate Helichrysum foetidum by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helichrysum foetidum

Helichrysum foetidum is found in the Mediterranean region, including the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and the Balkans.

Helichrysum foetidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum foetidum?

Helichrysum foetidum

What type of plant is Helichrysum foetidum?

Perennial herb

Where is Helichrysum foetidum native to?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:212755-1: Based on the initial data import