Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
melaleucum
ID:
34417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Flora 13(1): 382. 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033746

Common Names

  • Helichrysum melaleucum
  • Melaleucum Helichrysum
  • Helichrysum White

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Description

Helichrysum melaleucum (also called Black Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum melaleucum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum melaleucum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum melaleucum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Helichrysum melaleucum

Helichrysum melaleucum is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, open areas.

Helichrysum melaleucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum melaleucum?

Helichrysum melaleucum

What is the common name of Helichrysum melaleucum?

Black Helichrysum

Where is Helichrysum melaleucum found?

Helichrysum melaleucum is found in 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,

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