Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 230 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117980
Common Names
- Badilloa helianthifolia
- Sunflower Badillo
- Helianthifolia Badillo
Synonyms
- Eupatorium helianthifolium Kunth [unknown]
Description
Badilloa helianthifolia (also called Sunflower Badilloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a shrub with small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Badilloa helianthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Badilloa helianthifolia has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Badilloa helianthifolia is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Badilloa helianthifolia
Badilloa helianthifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Badilloa helianthifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Badilloa helianthifolia?
Badilloa helianthifolia
What is the common name of Badilloa helianthifolia?
Sunflower Badilloa
What is the flowering season of Badilloa helianthifolia?
June to August
Species in the Badilloa genus
Badilloa sonsonensis,
Badilloa sphagnophila,
Badilloa atrescens,
Badilloa herrerae,
Badilloa salicina,
Badilloa steetzii,
Badilloa helianthifolia,
Badilloa drepanioides,
Badilloa procera,
Badilloa venezuelensis,
Badilloa guantivana,
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,