Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lineatum
ID:
71924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. xviii. 386 (1907).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071253



Common Names

  • Helichrysum lineatum
  • Silver Everlasting
  • Silver Paper Daisy


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Description

Helichrysum lineatum (also called 'Silver Everlasting' and 'Silver Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa and Namibia. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and greyish-green in color. It is found in grassland and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum lineatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum lineatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum lineatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Helichrysum lineatum

Helichrysum lineatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Helichrysum lineatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum lineatum?

Helichrysum lineatum

What is the common name of Helichrysum lineatum?

Lineate Everlasting

What type of plant is Helichrysum lineatum?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2803: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.