Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polhillianum
ID:
101721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56(3-4): 360 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101050



Common Names

  • Helichrysum polhillianum
  • Polhill's Everlasting
  • Polhill's Strawflower


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Description

Helichrysum polhillianum (also called Polhill's everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and it typically grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum polhillianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum polhillianum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a single row of ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum polhillianum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Helichrysum polhillianum

Helichrysum polhillianum is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Helichrysum polhillianum FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Helichrysum polhillianum?

Helichrysum polhillianum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

What are the blooming times of Helichrysum polhillianum?

Helichrysum polhillianum typically blooms in late spring and early summer.

What is the typical size of Helichrysum polhillianum?

Helichrysum polhillianum typically grows to a height of 8-12 inches and a width of 12-18 inches.

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-5808: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.