Status:
valid
Authors:
Sümbül & al.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Sümbül & al. in Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 141. 2003. 251 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035146
Common Names
- Helichrysum orbicularifolium
- Round-leaved Everlasting
- Round-leaved Helichrysum
Description
Helichrysum orbicularifolium (also called Round-leaved Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum orbicularifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum orbicularifolium has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum orbicularifolium is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Helichrysum orbicularifolium
Helichrysum orbicularifolium can be found in dry, grassy places in Europe.
Helichrysum orbicularifolium FAQ
What type of plant is Helichrysum orbicularifolium?
Helichrysum orbicularifolium is a perennial plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Helichrysum orbicularifolium?
Helichrysum orbicularifolium prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
How often should Helichrysum orbicularifolium be watered?
Helichrysum orbicularifolium should be watered every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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,