Helichrysum plicatum
Helichrysum plicatum, commonly known as the Everlasting flower, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its potent essential oils, it possesses remarkable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-healing properties. Traditionally used in holistic wellness, this botanical treasure offers therapeutic benefits for skincare and inflammatory relief.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum plicatum
- 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Helichrysum, specifically as the species Helichrysum plicatum.
| 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 plicatum, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is referred to as Бессмертник складчаттый, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Qatlı ödotu. In Bulgarian, the plant is known as Планински жълт смил, and in Arabic, it is named خالدة مذهبة. Additionally, in Chinese, it is commonly called 麦秆菊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Бессмертник складчатый | Wikidata |
| az | Qatlı ödotu | Wikidata |
| bg | Планински жълт смил | Wikidata |
| ar | خالدة مذهبة | Wikidata |
| zh | 麦秆菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜡菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several specific regions within Southeastern Europe. It can be found growing in the territories of Albania, Bulgaria, and Greece. Furthermore, its presence extends throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. The species also reaches into the Caucasus region, specifically within the Transcaucasus area. These diverse locations highlight the plant's broad geographical range across these mountainous and coastal landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Helichrysum plicatum, is highly valued in herbal medicine for its aromatic properties, which are primarily derived from its essential oils. These oils are concentrated within the aerial parts with flowers, making the entire above-ground structure of the plant a source of therapeutic compounds. The most visually striking and chemically significant components are the flowers, which grow in dense clusters. Whether focusing on the individual flower or the collective beauty of the flowers, it is the intricate structure of these blooms that holds the greatest concentration of the plant's healing essence.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts with flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Helichrysum plicatum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, kaempferol, naringenin, neryl acetate, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neryl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helichrysum plicatum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum plicatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |