Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
plantago
ID:
30894

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 200 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030223



Common Names

  • Plantain Helichrysum
  • Plantain Everlasting
  • Plantain Immortelle


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum plantagineum St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum plantago (also called 'Plantain Helichrysum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and a rosette of leaves at the base. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum plantago is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum plantago has yellow flowers with yellow centers and light green foliage. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum plantago can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a sunny position, in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15cm. The rootball can be divided in the spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one bud. The divisions should be planted in a sunny position, in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Helichrysum plantago

Helichrysum plantago is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Helichrysum plantago FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum plantago?

Helichrysum plantago

What is the common name of Helichrysum plantago?

Plantain-leaved Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum plantago?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,