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Helichrysum pulchellum DC. trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHelichrysum pulchellum DC. trib. Gnaphalieae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 190 (1838)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude700-1200m
Descriptionstem white arachnose, leaves semiamplexicaule, oblong, loosely lanate, whitish, capitula 2-3, terminal, involucral bracts scarious, glabrous, ovate, obtuse, erect
Size5-20cm
Colorreddish brown
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGnaphalium pulchellum E.Mey. ex DC.
Helichrysum concinnum N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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