Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenax
ID:
82729

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.Hend.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bothalia vi. 423 (1954).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082058



Common Names

  • Silver Everlasting
  • Helichrysum
  • Strawflower


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum tenax tenax [unknown]
  • Helichrysum fulgidum subnudatum DC. [unknown]

Description

Helichrysum tenax (also called 'Stiff Helichrysum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum tenax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helichrysum tenax var. pallidum Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum tenax is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum tenax can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Where to Find Helichrysum tenax

Helichrysum tenax is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the Ethiopian Highlands.

Helichrysum tenax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum tenax?

Helichrysum tenax

What is the common name of Helichrysum tenax?

Stiff Everlasting

What is the flower color of Helichrysum tenax?

White

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-3859: Based on the initial data import
Mayda Doris Henderson (1928-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Hend.' in the authors string.