Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mollifolium
ID:
1044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 261 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000373



Common Names

  • Mollifolium Everlasting
  • Mollifolium Helichrysum
  • Helichrysum Mollifolium


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Description

Helichrysum mollifolium (also called the soft-leaved everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 meters. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum mollifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum mollifolium is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum mollifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Helichrysum mollifolium

Helichrysum mollifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Helichrysum mollifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum mollifolium?

Helichrysum mollifolium

What is the common name of Helichrysum mollifolium?

Soft-leaved Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum mollifolium?

Helichrysum mollifolium is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

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-100352: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.