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Helichrysum arenarium

Everlasting Flower

a perennial member of the Helichrysum genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The fresh or dried flowers, or the entire flowering herb, are cholagogue, diuretic, skin and stomachic[7][4][6]. An infusion is used in the treatment of gall bladder disorders and as a diuretic in treating rheumatism, cystitis etc[7]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the flowering plant[7]. It is used in the treatment of gall bladder disorders and lumbago[7].

Product or use
Cholagogue
Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Homeopathy
Product or use
Skin
Product or use
Stomachic

Environment

Range
Europe.
Habitat
Dry sandy places, heaths, dunes, pine forests etc[7][5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 4+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow February/March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks at 20°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Cultivation

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Requires a well-drained, sunny sheltered position[1][2]. Often cultivated for its flowers which are extensively used as a decoration and in wreaths etc[1]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[3].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  3. Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8

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  4. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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  5. ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press 1964-00-00

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  6. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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  7. Launert. E. Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hamlyn 1981-00-00 ISBN 0-600-37216-2

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