Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Moeser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44(2-3): 245 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033667
Common Names
- Helichrysum Sclerochlaenum
- Sclerochlaenum Helichrysum
- Rough Helichrysum
Synonyms
- Achyrocline sclerochlaena Vatke [unknown]
- Gnaphalium sclerochlaenum Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
- Achyrocline sclerochlaena Sch.Bip. ex Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum sclerochlaenum (also called Yellow-Stemmed Helichrysum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum sclerochlaenum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum sclerochlaenum is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white center and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum sclerochlaenum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Helichrysum sclerochlaenum
Helichrysum sclerochlaenum is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, France, and Italy.
Helichrysum sclerochlaenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex inconspicua?
Carex inconspicua
What is the common name of Carex inconspicua?
Inconspicuous sedge
What type of plant is Carex inconspicua?
Perennial grass-like plant
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
Walter Moeser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moeser' in the authors string.