Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
patulum
ID:
40936

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 5: 550 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040265



Common Names

  • Helichrysum patulum
  • Pale Strawflower
  • Pale Helichrysum


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum crispum citrinum Harv. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum crispum crispum [unknown]
  • Helichrysum rotundifolium sensu Moeser [deprecated]
  • Gnaphalium patulum L. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum patulum (also called 'Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum patulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum patulum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum patulum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Helichrysum patulum should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Helichrysum patulum

Helichrysum patulum is native to South Africa, and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Helichrysum patulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum patulum?

Helichrysum patulum

What is the common name of Helichrysum patulum?

Curry plant

Where is Helichrysum patulum native to?

Southern Africa

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-138939: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.