Helichrysum pamphylicum
Helichrysum pamphylium, commonly known as the everlasting flower, is a resilient perennial prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this aromatic herb is frequently used in skincare and herbal remedies to promote healing, soothe skin irritations, and support overall cellular health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum pamphylicum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Helichrysum pamphylicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called everlasting or everlasting flower, reflecting its long-lasting blooms. Within the German-speaking regions, it is commonly known as das Immergrün or das Strohblume. In Italian, the species is identified as l'elicriso, while in French, it is often termed l'immortelle.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Helichrysum pamphylum, exhibits a very specific and restricted range of occurrence. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the territory of Türkiye. Because of this limited habitat, it is considered an endemic or localized species within that particular area. Consequently, finding this medicinal plant in any other part of the world is extremely rare.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Helichrysum pamphylicum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinogenic, Antimitotic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |