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
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.
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 Helianthella genus
Helianthella californica,
Helianthella parryi,
Helianthella mexicana,
Helianthella microcephala,
Helianthella castanea,
Helianthella uniflora,
Helianthella quinquenervis,
Helianthella gypsophila,
Helianthella durangensis,
Helianthella ciliata,
Helianthella weberi,
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,