Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lesliei
ID:
12365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 257 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011694

Common Names

  • Helichrysum
  • Lesliei
  • Helichrysum lesliei

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Description

Helichrysum lesliei (also called Silver Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, dry savannas, and rocky outcrops. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and silvery-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum lesliei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum lesliei is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum lesliei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Helichrysum lesliei

Helichrysum lesliei is native to South Africa and can be found in the Succulent Karoo biome.

Helichrysum lesliei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum lesliei?

Helichrysum lesliei

What are the common names of Helichrysum lesliei?

Leslie's Everlasting

What is the native range of Helichrysum lesliei?

South Africa

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-11133: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.