Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heliotropifolium
ID:
76848

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 209 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076177



Common Names

  • Curry Plant
  • Strawflower
  • Heliotrope-Leaved Everlasting


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Description

Helichrysum heliotropifolium (also called 'Curry Plant', 'Curry Bush', 'Curry Daisy', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum heliotropifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum heliotropifolium is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a spiny center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a spiny center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum heliotropifolium is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Helichrysum heliotropifolium

Helichrysum heliotropifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Helichrysum heliotropifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum heliotropifolium?

Helichrysum heliotropifolium

What is the common name of Helichrysum heliotropifolium?

Heliotrope-leaved Helichrysum

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum heliotropifolium?

Dry shrublands of South 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