Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
odoratissimum
ID:
26284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. 223 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025613



Common Names

  • Helichrysum Odoratissimum
  • Odoratissimum Helichrysum
  • Fragrant Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum roulingi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum engleri O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Achyrocline hochstetteri Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium aureofulvum P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium odoratissimum L. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium undulifolium Rchb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium maritimum Schrank [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium adnatum Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum odoratissimum odoratissimum [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium strigosum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium odorum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum rosmarinum Mattf. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum butaguense De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum odoratissimum (also called African Everlasting, Immortelle, and Strawflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum odoratissimum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helichrysum odoratissimum var. scabrum Moeser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum odoratissimum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum odoratissimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Helichrysum odoratissimum

Helichrysum odoratissimum can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Helichrysum odoratissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum odoratissimum?

Helichrysum odoratissimum

What is the common name of Helichrysum odoratissimum?

Fragrant Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum odoratissimum?

Grassy areas

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-124749: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.