Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39(2): 273 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115909
Common Names
- Helichrysum neocaledonicum
- Cotton Everlasting
- Paper Daisy
Synonyms
- Cassinia leptophylla Vieill. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum neocaledonicum (also called 'New Caledonian Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Caledonia. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum neocaledonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum neocaledonicum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with one or two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum neocaledonicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in an area with good air circulation.
Where to Find Helichrysum neocaledonicum
Helichrysum neocaledonicum is native to New Caledonia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Helichrysum neocaledonicum FAQ
What are the common names of Helichrysum neocaledonicum?
Helichrysum neocaledonicum is commonly known as New Caledonian Everlasting or New Caledonian Daisy.
Where does Helichrysum neocaledonicum grow?
Helichrysum neocaledonicum is native to New Caledonia.
What is the ideal climate for Helichrysum neocaledonicum?
Helichrysum neocaledonicum prefers a humid climate with plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil.
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,