Status:
valid
Authors:
Cordem.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion (1875) 533
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089270
Common Names
- Arnica Helichrysum
- Arnica Everlasting
- Arnica Daisy
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium arnicoides Lam. [unknown]
Description
Helichrysum arnicoides (also called Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky soils, often in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum arnicoides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helichrysum arnicoides is a small, yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helichrysum arnicoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Helichrysum arnicoides
Helichrysum arnicoides is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral and sagebrush.
Helichrysum arnicoides FAQ
What are the common names of Helichrysum arnicoides?
Common names of Helichrysum arnicoides include everlasting daisy and everlasting flower.
What is the growth habit of Helichrysum arnicoides?
Helichrysum arnicoides is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide.
What is the native range of Helichrysum arnicoides?
Helichrysum arnicoides is native to 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,