Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elephantinum
ID:
11507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cufod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
in Senck. Biol. 42: 254. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010836

Common Names

  • Elephantinum Helichrysum
  • Helichrysum elephantinum
  • Elephant's Helichrysum

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Description

Helichrysum elephantinum (also called Elephant's Ear Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum elephantinum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum elephantinum is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum elephantinum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Helichrysum elephantinum

Helichrysum elephantinum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Helichrysum elephantinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum elephantinum?

Helichrysum elephantinum

What is the common name of Helichrysum elephantinum?

Elephant's Ear

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum elephantinum?

Dry grasslands

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