Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 363 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027644
Common Names
- Helichrysum vernum
- Spring Everlasting
- Spring Helichrysum
Description
Helichrysum vernum (also called 'Spring Everlasting', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum vernum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum vernum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum vernum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Helichrysum vernum
Helichrysum vernum is native to Europe and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Helichrysum vernum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helichrysum vernum?
Helichrysum vernum
What is the family of Helichrysum vernum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Helichrysum vernum?
Spring everlasting
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,