Helichrysum splendidum
Helichrysum splendidum, commonly known as the splendid everlasting, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic potential. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this species contains potent bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support skin health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality and wellness.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum splendidum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 splendidum, is referred to by several local names depending on the region; in German, it is called Helichrysum spledidum, in Italian it is known as Helichrysum spledidum, and in Bulgarian, it is also referred to as Helichrysum spledidum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Helichrysum spledidum | Wikidata |
| it | Helichrysum spledidum | Wikidata |
| bg | Helichrysum spledidum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Ethiopia as well as Sudan and South Sudan. Moving into East Tropical Africa, the species is also documented within the borders of Tanzania. Its presence extends further south into the South Tropical Africa region, where it grows in Angola. Finally, the distribution concludes with its occurrence in the country of Malawi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helichrysum splendidum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydroquercetin, luteolin, silybin, tiliroside, triterpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydroquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silybin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum splendidum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |