Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
silvaticum
ID:
74800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 361 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074129

Common Names

  • Silvaticum Helichrysum
  • Silvatic Helichrysum
  • Silvaticum's Helichrysum

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Description

Helichrysum silvaticum (also called Alpine Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe. It has a silvery-green foliage and produces yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in alpine meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Helichrysum silvaticum is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helichrysum silvaticum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helichrysum silvaticum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Helichrysum silvaticum

Helichrysum silvaticum is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in woodlands, forests, and other moist habitats.

Helichrysum silvaticum FAQ

What are the characteristics of Helichrysum silvaticum?

Helichrysum silvaticum is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and a rounded habit. The leaves are obovate to elliptic, with entire margins and acute apices. The flower heads are solitary, with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets.

What is the habitat of Helichrysum silvaticum?

Helichrysum silvaticum is found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes in Europe, from France to the Caucasus.

What is the flowering period of Helichrysum silvaticum?

Helichrysum silvaticum flowers from May to August.

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-30861: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.