Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
116060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 190 (1983) (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115389



Common Names

  • Cyathea rufa
  • Rufa Cyathea
  • Rufa Tree Fern


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Description

Helichrysum saxicola (also called Rock Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is found in rocky, dry soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum saxicola is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum saxicola is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Helichrysum saxicola

Helichrysum saxicola is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Helichrysum saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum saxicola?

Helichrysum saxicola

What is the common name of Helichrysum saxicola?

Rock helichrysum

What is the flowering period of Helichrysum saxicola?

Spring to 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-76843: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.