Red Everlasting

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Red Everlasting
• Scarlet Everlasting

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Gnaphalium sanguineum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and falls into the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Helichrysum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Helichrysum sanguineum, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Western Asia region. Its presence is documented across several key territories, including the nations of Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, the species is naturally distributed within the landscape of Palestine. It also maintains a significant distribution throughout the diverse terrains of Türkiye. Consequently, its habitat is primarily defined by these specific Mediterranean and West Asian locations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Helichrysum sanguineum is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence in its habitat, undergoing seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive development. Throughout its lifespan, the plant focuses on building robust structural components that allow it to survive dormant periods, typically during unfavorable climatic conditions, before re-emerging to continue its growth. Its perennial lifecycle ensures a continuous contribution to its ecosystem, as it can produce flowers and seeds over several successive years, contributing to both individual longevity and the long-term stability of its population.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Helichrysum sanguineum is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, lacking any aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and it functions as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite. The plant typically features woody or semi-woody stems that form dense, low-growing shrubs or subshrubs. Its leaves are generally small, often lanceolate or linear in shape, and frequently exhibit a revolute margin or a thickened texture to assist in moisture retention. The inflorescence is composed of distinctive flower heads, or capitula, which are characterized by bright, blood-red involucral bracts that give the species its specific name. These bracts are papery and persistent, surrounding the small, tubular florets located at the center of the flower head. The root system is well-developed to anchor the plant firmly within its dry, rocky, or sandy terrestrial habitats.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Reproduction

Reproduction in Helichrysum sanguineum is driven by the production of specialized seeds that facilitate dispersal and colonization within its natural habitat. The reproductive success of the species is closely linked to the physical characteristics of its seeds, which exhibit a highly consistent morphology. Based on botanical data, the seeds possess a uniform mass, with a mean seed mass of 5e-05 g. This consistency is reflected in the specific range of the seed's weight, where both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are recorded at 5e-05 g. This precise, lightweight seed structure is a critical component of the plant's life cycle, ensuring effective distribution for the next generation.

Seed mass mean:

5e-05 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Helichrysum sanguineum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids.

Flavonoids

1. International journal of environmental health research

Terpenoids

1. International journal of environmental health research

Activities

Helichrysum sanguineum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anticarcinogenic, Antimitotic, Genotoxic.

Anticancer

1. International journal of environmental health research

Anticarcinogenic

1. Biological research

Antimitotic

1. Biological research

Genotoxic

1. Biological research

Medicinal Uses

Helichrysum sanguineum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations