Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
42266

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 15: 37. 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041595



Common Names

  • Helianthella mexicana
  • Mexican False Sunflower
  • Mexican Helianthella


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Description

Helianthella mexicana (also called Mexican helianthella, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the sunflower family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthella mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthella mexicana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthella mexicana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Helianthella mexicana

Helianthella mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Helianthella mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthella mexicana?

Helianthella mexicana

What is the common name of Helianthella mexicana?

Mexican helianthella

What is the natural habitat of Helianthella mexicana?

Helianthella mexicana is native to Mexico.

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-140229: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.