Helichrysum petiolare
Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Rock Everlasting, is a resilient perennial shrub prized for its aromatic foliage. Native to diverse terrains, this medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is widely utilized in traditional remedies to support skin health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum petiolare
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 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 petiolare, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as Lakritz-Ströblume, while in Polish, it is called Kocanki włochate. Its name in Czech is smil řapíkatý, and in Estonian, it is known as Lamav käokuld. Additionally, in South Africa, it is frequently called Kooigoed.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Lakritz-Strohblume | Wikidata |
| pl | Kocanki włochate | Wikidata |
| cs | smil řapíkatý | Wikidata |
| et | Lamav käokuld | Wikidata |
| af | Kooigoed | Wikidata |
| ar | خالدة معنقة | Wikidata |
| zh | 具柄蜡菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 具柄蜡菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 具柄蜡菊 | Wikidata |
| pl | Helichrysum petiolatum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found within the borders of Austria. Its range extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the island of Corse. Finally, the distribution continues further west into the country of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Helichrysum petiolare, is highly valued in aromatherapy and herbal medicine primarily for its chemical composition rather than its physical structure. While the entire aerial portion of the plant can be used, its most significant medicinal component resides within the essential oils extracted from its flowers and foliage. These oils contain a complex profile of bioactive compounds that provide therapeutic benefits, making the plant a vital resource for creating aromatic extracts used to support skin health and emotional well-being.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Helichrysum petiolare has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helichrysum petiolare 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum petiolare has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, back pain, chest pain, cough, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chest pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menstrual pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |