Status:
valid
Authors:
Sweet
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. 223; Less. Syn. Comp. 312 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019667
Common Names
- Helichrysum Teretifolium
- Teretifolium Everlasting
- Everlasting Teretifolium
Synonyms
- Helichrysum tephrodes Sweet [unknown]
- Gnaphalium heterophyllum Thunb. [unknown]
- Eclopes tenuifolia Steud. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum teretifolium (also called 'Terete-leaved Everlasting', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces tall spikes of yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum teretifolium is a plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum teretifolium has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum teretifolium is a perennial herb that is propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Helichrysum teretifolium
Helichrysum teretifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Helichrysum teretifolium FAQ
What are the common names of Helichrysum teretifolium?
Terete-leaved Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum teretifolium?
Dry, rocky places, grassy slopes, and open woodlands
What is the flower color of Helichrysum teretifolium?
Yellow
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,