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Helichrysum grandiflorum (L.) D.Don  
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHelichrysum grandiflorum (L.) D.Don 
SynonymsGnaphalium grandiflorum L.
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-460m
Descriptionleaves obovate to oblong, upwards linear, obtuse, amplexicaule, laxly grey-white lanate, capitula numerous in terminal spherical clusters, phyllaries short
Size10-35cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ASTERACEAE

Helichrysum grandiflorum (L.) D.Don, Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 5: 550 (1824)

Basionym:
Gnaphalium grandiflorum L., Sp. Pl. 2: 850 (1753)

Synonyms:
Gnaphalium appendiculatum Schrank ex DC.
Gnaphalium fruticans Willd.
Gnaphalium verbascifolium Schrank

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

300-460m

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