Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56(3-4): 357 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032600
Common Names
- Helichrysum Malaisseanum
- Malaisse's Everlasting
- Malaisse's Strawflower
Description
Helichrysum malaisseanum (also called Malaisse's everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands, with a height of up to 1 meter and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It has yellow flowers and a woolly stem.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum malaisseanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum malaisseanum has yellow flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum malaisseanum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Sow seed in spring or autumn and divide in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Helichrysum malaisseanum
Helichrysum malaisseanum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Helichrysum malaisseanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum malaisseanum?
Helichrysum malaisseanum
What is the common name of Helichrysum malaisseanum?
Malaisse's Everlasting
Where is Helichrysum malaisseanum native to?
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,