Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
formosissimum
ID:
109973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeit. 3: 173. 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109302



Common Names

  • Formosissimum Everlasting
  • Formosissimum Helichrysum
  • Formosissimum Immortelle


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Description

Helichrysum formosissimum (also called 'Pink Everlasting' and 'Showy Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has gray-green, hairy leaves and small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum formosissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helichrysum formosissimum var. guilelmii (Engl.) Mesfin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum formosissimum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, curved beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum formosissimum is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated by seed or cuttings in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.

Where to Find Helichrysum formosissimum

Helichrysum formosissimum is native to South Africa.

Helichrysum formosissimum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum formosissimum?

Helichrysum formosissimum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Helichrysum formosissimum?

Helichrysum formosissimum is a low-growing, spreading shrub with a woody base.

What is the flowering season of Helichrysum formosissimum?

Helichrysum formosissimum typically flowers from late winter to early summer.

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,

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