Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fruticans
ID:
14028

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 5: 550 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013357



Common Names

  • Bush Everlasting
  • Bush Helichrysum
  • Bush Immortelle


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium fruticans L. [unknown]
  • Astelma fruticans Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium grandiflorum Willd. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium petiolatum Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum fruticans (also called Trailing Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum fruticans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helichrysum fruticans are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum fruticans is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Helichrysum fruticans

Helichrysum fruticans is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Helichrysum fruticans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum fruticans?

Helichrysum fruticans

What is the common name of Helichrysum fruticans?

Bushy Everlasting

Where is Helichrysum fruticans native to?

Southern Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-112927: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.