Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 203 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046568
Common Names
- Helichrysum Simillimum
- Similar Helichrysum
- Similar Everlasting
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium simillimum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum simillimum (also called Silver Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum simillimum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin problems, respiratory issues, and digestive issues. It can also be used as an ornamental in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum simillimum is a small, yellow disc floret with a pale yellow center. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum simillimum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, but is best suited to temperate and subtropical regions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Helichrysum simillimum
Helichrysum simillimum can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado, and in northern Mexico.
Helichrysum simillimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum simillimum?
Helichrysum simillimum
What is the common name of Helichrysum simillimum?
Cape Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum simillimum?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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,