Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tongense
ID:
126370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 267 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125699



Common Names

  • Helichrysum
  • Tongense
  • Helichrysum Tongense


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Description

Helichrysum tongense (also called Tonga Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flower heads. It is native to the South Pacific islands. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum tongense has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in cosmetics, as a dye, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum tongense is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum tongense is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Helichrysum tongense

Helichrysum tongense is native to the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and along streams. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Helichrysum tongense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum tongense?

Helichrysum tongense

What is the common name of Helichrysum tongense?

Tonga Helichrysum

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum tongense?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-86766: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.