Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
maranguense
ID:
133287

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C (1895) 411

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132616

Common Names

  • Marangu Helichrysum
  • Marangu Everlasting
  • Marangu Helichrysum

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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum auriculifolium De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum maranguense (also called Marangu Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum maranguense is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum maranguense is a small yellow flower with a slender stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum maranguense is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Helichrysum maranguense

Helichrysum maranguense can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Helichrysum maranguense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum maranguense?

Helichrysum maranguense

What is the common name of Helichrysum maranguense?

Marangu Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum maranguense?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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,

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