Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the genus Helichrysum in the Asteraceae family. Its stems are erect and much branched. The leaves are long lanceolate or linear, entire, smooth surface, and main veins are obvious. Flowers are in flower heads, solitary on branch ends. The achene is small rod-shaped with four edges on it. The flowering period is July-September, and the fruiting period is September-October.
Straw chrysanthemum is native to Australia and is widely cultivated in China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States. Straw Chrysanthemum likes moist, fertile, well-drained soil, as well as a warm and sunny environment. Not cold-resistant, avoid extreme heat.
Straw chrysanthemums have bright colors and can be planted in patches or used as bonsai. It is also a high-quality cut flower and dried flower material. Its flower tea has the effect of cooling and dispelling heat, refreshing and lowering blood pressure, and can also enhance the body’s self-healing ability. The extracted straw chrysanthemum essential oil has a very good anti-wrinkle effect and can beautify the skin