Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 224 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062796
Common Names
- Mutisiaefolium Helichrysum
- Mutisiaefolium Everlasting
- Mutisiaefolium Paper Daisy
Synonyms
- Helichrysum mutisiaefolium mutisiaefolium [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium (also called Mutisia Helichrysum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows to about 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Helichrysum mutisiaefolium
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum mutisiaefolium?
Helichrysum mutisiaefolium
What is the common name of Helichrysum mutisiaefolium?
Mutis' Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum mutisiaefolium?
Grassy areas 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,