Helichrysum foetidum
Stinking Everlasting, Stinking Strawflower
Also known as: Anaxeton foetidum (L.) Gaertn. +6 more
- Anaxeton foetidum (L.) Gaertn.
- Gnaphalium buchingeri Sch.Bip.
- Gnaphalium foetidum L.
- Helichrysum foetidum (L.) Cass.
- Helichrysum foetidum var. citreum DC.
- Helichrysum gregorii S.Moore
- Helichrysum uviranum DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Helichrysum foetidum (commonly known as Stinking Everlasting or Stinking Strawflower) is a biennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Helichrysum, which contains over 550 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Hawaii, Madeira, Portugal, Réunion, Spain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms