Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1884) 10.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066093
Common Names
- Helianthella
- Microcephala Helianthella
- Microcephala False Sunflower
Synonyms
- Encelia microcephala A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Helianthella microcephala (also called 'Little Sunflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthella microcephala 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 microcephala 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthella microcephala 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 microcephala
Helianthella microcephala is native to the western United States and can also be found in parts of Canada.
Helianthella microcephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthella microcephala?
Helianthella microcephala
What is the common name of Helianthella microcephala?
Small-headed Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Helianthella microcephala?
It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in the western United States
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,