Helichrysum paronychioides
Helichrysum paronychioides, commonly known as a species of everlasting, is a resilient medicinal plant found in Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds valued in traditional medicine. Often used for its anti-inflammatory and skin-healing benefits, this hardy herb remains a subject of significant ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum paronychioides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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, Helichrysum paronychioides, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the silver everlasting, a name that highlights its distinctive foliage and enduring nature. In Greek, it is commonly called ασηρόκαστρο (asirókastro), while in Arabic, it is known as الذهب المنسي (al-dhahab al-mansi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse landscapes found throughout Southern Africa. Its natural range specifically includes the Cape Provinces, where it thrives in various local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the mountainous regions of Lesotho. It also extends its presence into the central plains of the Free State. Finally, the distribution continues northward into the Northern Provinces of the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helichrysum paronychioides has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzothiazole, bumetrizole, dotriacontane, eicosanoic acid, heptacosane.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzothiazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bumetrizole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dotriacontane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eicosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptacosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phthalic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum paronychioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |