Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lingulatum
ID:
33740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 352 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033069



Common Names

  • Helichrysum Lingulatum
  • Lingulatum Helichrysum
  • Lingulatum Everlasting


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Description

Helichrysum lingulatum (also called Lingulate Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white woolly hairs. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum lingulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and for its essential oils. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum lingulatum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum lingulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Helichrysum lingulatum

Helichrysum lingulatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Helichrysum lingulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum lingulatum?

Helichrysum lingulatum

What is the common name of Helichrysum lingulatum?

Tongueleaf Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum lingulatum?

It is native to South Africa

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-131978: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.