Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
molestum
ID:
11130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 260 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010459



Common Names

  • Helichrysum molestum
  • Molested Helichrysum
  • Helichrysum molle


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Description

Helichrysum molestum (also called creeping everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in dry and sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum molestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Helichrysum molestum flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and a yellow-orange outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum molestum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Helichrysum molestum

Helichrysum molestum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Helichrysum molestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum molestum?

Helichrysum molestum

What type of plant is Helichrysum molestum?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum molestum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-11013: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.