Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heldreichii
ID:
9482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 229 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008811



Common Names

  • Helichrysum heldreichii
  • Heldreich's Helichrysum
  • Heldreich's Everlasting


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Description

Helichrysum heldreichii (also called Balkan Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkan Peninsula and parts of Turkey. It has a woody rootstock and grows to about 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in heads. It grows in rocky and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum heldreichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum heldreichii is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum heldreichii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Helichrysum heldreichii

Helichrysum heldreichii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Helichrysum heldreichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum heldreichii?

Helichrysum heldreichii

What is the common name of Helichrysum heldreichii?

Heldreich's Helichrysum

What type of plant is Helichrysum heldreichii?

Herb

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,