Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lecomtei
ID:
138373

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig. & Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 61: 180, 244 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137702



Common Names

  • Lecomte's Helichrysum
  • Lecomte's Everlasting
  • Lecomte's Paper Daisy


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Description

Helichrysum lecomtei (also called Lecomte's Helichrysum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum lecomtei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum lecomtei is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves, with the first true leaves being deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum lecomtei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Helichrysum lecomtei

Helichrysum lecomtei can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Helichrysum lecomtei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum lecomtei?

Helichrysum lecomtei

What is the common name of Helichrysum lecomtei?

Lecomte's helichrysum

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum lecomtei?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands

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

Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:212946-1: Based on the initial data import