Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gossypinum
ID:
24090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 313 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023419

Common Names

  • Cotton Rose
  • Gossypinum Helichrysum
  • Helichrysum

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Description

Helichrysum gossypinum (also called Cotton Everlasting, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco east to Turkey and Iraq. It grows in rocky, dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum gossypinum is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements and as a ground cover. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum gossypinum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum gossypinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Helichrysum gossypinum

Helichrysum gossypinum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Helichrysum gossypinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum gossypinum?

Helichrysum gossypinum

What is the common name of Helichrysum gossypinum?

Cotton Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum gossypinum?

Woodland edges, meadows, and grassy slopes

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,