Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
88548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 198 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087877



Common Names

  • Helichrysum
  • Cotton Everlasting
  • Strawflower


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum laneum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Helichrysum bolusianum Moeser [unknown]
  • Helichrysum hutchinsonii E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium pusillum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Leontonyx pumilio O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum pumilio pumilio [unknown]
  • Helichrysum pachyrhizum thunbergii Harv. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum pumilio (also called Paper Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum pumilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum pumilio is yellow, and it has a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum pumilio is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Helichrysum pumilio

Helichrysum pumilio is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Helichrysum pumilio FAQ

What is the growth habit of Helichrysum pumilio?

Helichrysum pumilio is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall.

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum pumilio?

Helichrysum pumilio is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flowering period of Helichrysum pumilio?

Helichrysum pumilio flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-44224: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.