Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heliopsis
ID:
133985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 124 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133314



Common Names

  • Aster Heliopsis
  • False Sunflower
  • Oxeye Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Aster platylepis Y.L.Chen [unknown]
  • Doronicum latisquamatum C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Aster heliopsis (also called false sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that is native to North America. It has a long, branching stem and grows in meadows, prairies, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Aster heliopsis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster heliopsis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster heliopsis is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Aster heliopsis

Aster heliopsis can be found in the temperate regions of North America, including parts of Canada and the United States.

Aster heliopsis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster heliopsis?

Aster heliopsis

What is the family of Aster heliopsis?

Asteraceae

Where is Aster heliopsis found?

North America

Species in the Aster genus

Aster moupinensis, Aster langaoensis, Aster oldhamii, Aster salwinensis, Aster souliei, Aster taoyuenensis, Aster turbinatus, Aster paniculatus, Aster sampsonii, Aster hunanensis, Aster pinnatifidus, Aster setchuenensis, Aster miyagii, Aster oreophilus, Aster apinnatifidus, Aster dimorphophyllus, Aster lavandulifolius, Aster bietii, Aster hayatae, Aster maackii, Aster microcephalus, Aster sinianus, Aster yoshinaganus, Aster miquelianus, Aster laka, Aster likiangensis, Aster woroschilovii, Aster giraldii, Aster menelii, Aster pujosii, Aster farreri, Aster satsumensis, Aster asterodes, Aster kantoensis, Aster poliothamnus, Aster alpinoamellus, Aster velutinosus, Aster medius, Aster diplostephioides, Aster oreophilus, Aster taiwanensis, Aster tricephalus, Aster pycnophyllus, Aster philippinensis, Aster nitidus, Aster ionoglossus, Aster neoelegans, Aster madagascariensis, Aster hispidus, Aster komonoensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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