Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leucocladum
ID:
128616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 189 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127945



Common Names

  • Silver Everlasting
  • Helichrysum Leucocladum
  • White Everlasting


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Description

Helichrysum leucocladum (also called White-Clad Everlasting, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides. It has silvery-white foliage and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum leucocladum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum leucocladum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are yellow-green with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum leucocladum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Helichrysum leucocladum

Helichrysum leucocladum can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Helichrysum leucocladum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum leucocladum?

Helichrysum leucocladum

What is the common name of Helichrysum leucocladum?

White-stemmed helichrysum

What is the family of Helichrysum leucocladum?

Asteraceae

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,