Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55(1-2): 63 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085722
Common Names
- Paper Daisy
- Lawalree's Everlasting
- Helichrysum lawalreeanum
Description
Helichrysum lawalreeanum (also called Lawalree's Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small white flower heads and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum lawalreeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum lawalreeanum is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum lawalreeanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Helichrysum lawalreeanum
Helichrysum lawalreeanum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas.
Helichrysum lawalreeanum FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Helichrysum lawalreeanum?
Helichrysum lawalreeanum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the ideal temperature for Helichrysum lawalreeanum?
Helichrysum lawalreeanum prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the best time of year to plant Helichrysum lawalreeanum?
Helichrysum lawalreeanum can be planted in the spring or fall.
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,