Helichrysum mauritianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritianum
ID:
70059
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Scott
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42(4): 854 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069388
Common Names
- Helichrysum mauritianum
- Mauritius Everlasting
- Mauritius Helichrysum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helichrysum mauritianum (also called 'Mauritian Helichrysum', 'Mauritian Everlasting', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mauritius. It has grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and shrublands at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum mauritianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum mauritianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum mauritianum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mauritius. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Helichrysum mauritianum
Helichrysum mauritianum is native to Africa and can be found in Mauritius.
Helichrysum mauritianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum mauritianum?
Helichrysum mauritianum
What is the common name of Helichrysum mauritianum?
Mauritius everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum mauritianum?
Helichrysum mauritianum is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and coastal areas.
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
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933022-1: Based on the initial data import