Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 232 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016030
Common Names
- Stuhlmann's Everlasting
- Stuhlmann's Immortelle
- Stuhlmann's Helichrysum
Synonyms
- Helichrysum stuhlmannii stuhlmannii [unknown]
- Helichrysum stuhlmannii rigidum Moeser [unknown]
- Helichrysum stuhlmannii ducis-aprutii (Chiov.) Moeser [unknown]
- Helichrysum stuhlmannii latifolium De Wild. [unknown]
- Helichrysum ducis-aprutii Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum stuhlmannii (also called 'Stuhlmann's everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa, found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum stuhlmannii is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its fruits are edible. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum stuhlmannii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum stuhlmannii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Helichrysum stuhlmannii
Helichrysum stuhlmannii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Helichrysum stuhlmannii FAQ
What is Helichrysum stuhlmannii's common name?
It is commonly known as the Stuhlmann's Everlasting
What is the scientific classification of Helichrysum stuhlmannii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
Where is Helichrysum stuhlmannii native to?
It is native to Africa
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,