Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sessile
ID:
134619

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 173 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133948

Common Names

  • Everlasting
  • Sessile Everlasting
  • Helichrysum Sessile

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Description

Helichrysum sessile (also called sessile everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum sessile is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It has a long taproot that helps to break up hard soils, making it useful for soil improvement. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helichrysum sessile is yellow with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum sessile is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Helichrysum sessile

Helichrysum sessile is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Helichrysum sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helichrysum sessile?

Helichrysum sessile

What is the common name of Helichrysum sessile?

Sessile everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Helichrysum sessile?

It is found in rocky areas of southern 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,

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