Status:
valid
Authors:
Quézel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. xlviii. 102 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028543
Common Names
- Helichrysum monodianum
- Monodianum Strawflower
- Monodianum Everlasting
Description
Helichrysum monodianum (also called 'One-Day' Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum monodianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. Its flowers are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum monodianum is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum monodianum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Helichrysum monodianum
Helichrysum monodianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Helichrysum monodianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum monodianum?
Helichrysum monodianum
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum monodianum?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the average height of Helichrysum monodianum?
10-30 cm
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,