helipterum(n = noun.plant) genus helipterum - genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera especially genera Pteropogon and Hyalosperma;
genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera, especially Pteropogon and Hyalosperma. [WordNet 1.5]