Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 342 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057997
Common Names
- Golden Everlasting
- Golden Helichrysum
- Rutilans Helichrysum
Description
Helichrysum rutilans (also called 'Rutilant Everlasting', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum rutilans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat coughs, colds, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum rutilans has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters on the top of the plant's stem. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum rutilans is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Helichrysum rutilans
Helichrysum rutilans can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Helichrysum rutilans FAQ
What is the common name of Helichrysum rutilans?
Strawberry Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum rutilans?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky hillsides.
What are the uses of Helichrysum rutilans?
It is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in herbal medicine.
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,