Helichrysum cymosum
Helichrysum cymosum, commonly known as the Everlasting flower, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is traditionally used in herbal remedies to support skin health, promote wound healing, and alleviate various inflammatory conditions through its essential oils.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum cymosum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Helichrysum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helichrysum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Moving toward the south, it can be found in Zambia within the South Tropical Africa region. Its distribution extends further into the Southern Africa region, specifically encompassing the Cape Provinces and Lesotho. Additionally, the species is documented as growing within the KwaZulu-Natal area of Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Activities
Helichrysum cymosum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |