Status:
valid
Authors:
Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 121: 133 (1993), as 'ogadensi (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082435
Common Names
- Helichrysum ogadense
- Ogaden Everlasting
- Ogaden Strawflower
Description
Helichrysum ogadense (also called African strawflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, rocky areas, and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum ogadense is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum ogadense is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower head.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum ogadense is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Helichrysum ogadense
Helichrysum ogadense can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Africa.
Helichrysum ogadense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum ogadense?
Helichrysum ogadense
What is the family of Helichrysum ogadense?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Helichrysum ogadense?
Ogaden Everlasting
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,