Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 151 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119770
Common Names
- Strawflower
- Everlasting Daisy
- Helichrysum
Description
Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum (also called Sulphur-brown Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shaded areas and is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum is an ornamental plant, used to add color and texture to gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and stems can be boiled and used to treat various ailments. The plant is also used as a food source, as its flowers can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum is a yellow-green color, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seedlings to become established. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant.
Where to Find Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum
Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.
Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum?
Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum
What are the common names of Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum?
Sulphur-brown everlasting
Where is Helichrysum sulphureo-fuscum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,