Helichrysum mollifolium
| Helichrysum mollifolium | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Helichrysum |
| Species: | H. mollifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Helichrysum mollifolium Hilliard
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Helichrysum mollifolium is a species of plant from South Africa.
Description
[edit]This plant has a terminal flowering stem with long white hairs. There are reduced leaves at the base. The small flowerheads are aggregated into a doubly compound inflorescence. The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible. The flower bracts are golden brown. It has a small root stock which produces narrow, rhizomes.[1]
Similar species
[edit]It can be distinguished from Helichrysum nudifolium by the soft leaves crowded at the base of the stem and the more golden-brown flower bracts.[1]
It differs from Helichrysum miconiifolium in its soft flowering stem, five nerved leaves and blunt bracts around the flowers. [1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This plant is known from the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa. It grows in moist areas in the Drakensberg, between Witsieshoek and Garden Castle.[2] Its habitats include grassy depressions, near streams and the damp margins of forests.[1]
Conservation
[edit]As this species is widespread and currently well protected it is considered to be of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
- ^ a b Kamundi, D.A. & Victor, J.E. 2009. Helichrysum mollifolium Hilliard. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 20 February 2023