Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
litoreum
ID:
125466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 2(1): 468 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124795



Common Names

  • Coastal Everlasting
  • Coastal Helichrysum
  • Coastal Strawflower


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Description

Helichrysum litoreum (also called Helichrysum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in coastal areas, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum litoreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum litoreum is a white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum litoreum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Helichrysum litoreum

Helichrysum litoreum is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape province.

Helichrysum litoreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum litoreum?

Helichrysum litoreum

What is the common name of Helichrysum litoreum?

Seaside Helichrysum

What is the habitat of Helichrysum litoreum?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-85887: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.