Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
qathlambanum
ID:
14056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 264 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013385



Common Names

  • Qathlamban Helichrysum
  • Qathlamban Everlasting
  • Qathlamban Immortelle


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Description

Helichrysum qathlambanum (also called Qathlamban Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oblong and serrated. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum qathlambanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helichrysum qathlambanum are small, yellow-green in color, and have a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, shiny outer coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum qathlambanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires little maintenance and can be pruned in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Helichrysum qathlambanum

Helichrysum qathlambanum is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman.

Helichrysum qathlambanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum qathlambanum?

Helichrysum qathlambanum

What is the common name of Helichrysum qathlambanum?

Qathlamban Everlasting

Where is Helichrysum qathlambanum native to?

South 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-112954: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.