Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
onivense
ID:
68930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 98 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068259

Common Names

  • Onive Helichrysum
  • Onive Everlasting
  • Helichrysum Onivense

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Description

Helichrysum onivense (also called Oni Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, and its flowers are yellow and arranged in a corymb. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum onivense is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum onivense is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum onivense can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Helichrysum onivense

Helichrysum onivense is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Helichrysum onivense FAQ

What type of plant is Helichrysum onivense?

Helichrysum onivense is a perennial herb.

Where is Helichrysum onivense native to?

Helichrysum onivense is native to the Canary Islands.

What type of soil does Helichrysum onivense prefer?

Helichrysum onivense prefers moist, well-draining 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,