Helichrysum ephelos is a species of plant from South Africa.
| Helichrysum ephelos | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Helichrysum |
| Species: | H. ephelos
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| Binomial name | |
| Helichrysum ephelos Hillard
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Description
editThe stems of this mat-forming perennial grow from a stolon that roots and branches freely.[1] It produces multiple rosettes of leaves. The tops of the leaves are covered with short white hairs and the bottoms with felt-like silky hairs. Only the tips are free.[1] Flowers, which are present between February and May, are webbed together at the ends of branches. The outer tips of the branches are light brown and the inner tips yellow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThis plant is known only from the KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa.[2] It grows on earth banks and tussocks at wetlands and the marshy sources of streams on the Fort Nottingham Commonage and the top of Insizwa Mountain.[1][3]
Conservation
editHelichrysum ephelos is considered to be rare by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. While it has no immediate threats, this species is a habitat specialist known from only six sites.[3]
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
- ^ "Helichrysum ephelos Hilliard | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ a b von Staden, L., Welman, W.G. & Victor, J.E. 2005. Helichrysum ephelos Hilliard. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 21 january 2023