Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 255 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073821
Common Names
- Ingomar Everlasting
- Ingomar Helichrysum
- Ingomar Immortelle
Description
Helichrysum ingomense (also called African Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Africa and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum ingomense is used in traditional medicine for treating inflammation, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum ingomense is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum ingomense is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. For division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil. Once established, this plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Helichrysum ingomense
Helichrysum ingomense is native to Africa. It can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Helichrysum ingomense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum ingomense?
Helichrysum ingomense
What type of plant is Helichrysum ingomense?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum ingomense?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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,