Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 427 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064606
Common Names
- Strawflower
- Everlasting Daisy
- Paper Daisy
Synonyms
- Helichrysum antunesii Volkens & O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Helichrysum antunesii antunesii [unknown]
- Gnaphalium quartinianum (A.Rich.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum quartinianum (also called 'Quartinian's Everlasting', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in rocky, dry habitats and has small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum quartinianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum quartinianum is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum quartinianum is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly and watered deeply. Deadheading is recommended to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Helichrysum quartinianum
Helichrysum quartinianum is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Helichrysum quartinianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum quartinianum?
Helichrysum quartinianum
What is the common name of Helichrysum quartinianum?
Quartinianum Helichrysum
What is the growth habit of Helichrysum quartinianum?
It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
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,