''Helichrysum mollifolium'' is a species of plant from South Africa.

Description

This plant has a terminal flowering stem with long white hairs. There are reduced leaves at the base. The small flowerheads are aggregated into a doubly compound inflorescence. The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible. The flower bracts are golden brown. It has a small root stock which produces narrow, rhizomes.e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36

Similar species

It can be distinguished from '' Helichrysum nudifolium'' by the soft leaves crowded at the base of the stem and the more golden-brown flower bracts. It differs from '' Helichrysum miconiifolium'' in its soft flowering stem, five nerved leaves and blunt bracts around the flowers.

Distribution and habitat

This plant is known from the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa. It grows in moist areas in the Drakensberg, between Witsieshoek and

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Helichrysum mollifolium Hilliard. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Accessed on 20 February 2023 Its habitats include grassy depressions, near streams and the damp margins of forests.

Conservation

As this species is widespread and currently well protected it is considered to be of least concern by the

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References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q15580754 Plants described in 1982 Endemic flora of South Africa Flora of KwaZulu-Natal mollifolium