Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 302 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087283
Common Names
- Helichrysum niveum
- Niveum's Helichrysum
- Helichrysum's Niveum
Description
Helichrysum niveum (also called White Strawflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum niveum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum niveum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum niveum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips in spring or summer and place them in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Helichrysum niveum
Helichrysum niveum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Helichrysum niveum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum niveum?
Helichrysum niveum
What are the common names of Helichrysum niveum?
Snowy everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum niveum?
Mountain meadows and alpine pastures
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,