Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
castanea
ID:
66772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Erythea 1: 127 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066101

Common Names

  • Castanea Helianthella
  • Helianthella castanea
  • Mountain Helianthella

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Synonyms

  • Helianthella castanea castanea [unknown]

Description

Helianthella castanea (also called Chocolate Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and hairy, oval-shaped leaves native to California. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthella castanea is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthella castanea is yellow in color, with a daisy-like shape and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthella castanea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Helianthella castanea

Helianthella castanea is native to the western United States and can also be found in parts of Canada.

Helianthella castanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthella castanea?

Helianthella castanea

What is the common name of Helianthella castanea?

Chestnut Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthella castanea?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in western North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22994: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.