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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Hook.) A.Gray
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1883
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 10 (1883)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086763
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Helianthella quinquenervis
- Quinquenervis
- Helianthella
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Helianthella quinquenervis (also called Five-veined Helianthella, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry and wet meadows, as well as in disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Helianthella quinquenervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Helianthella quinquenervis is a small yellow daisy-like flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and five leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Helianthella quinquenervis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Helianthella quinquenervis
                        
                            Helianthella quinquenervis can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Colorado, and Utah.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Helianthella quinquenervis FAQ
                        
                            What type of plant is Helianthella quinquenervis?
Helianthella quinquenervis is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Helianthella quinquenervis native to?
Helianthella quinquenervis is native to North America.
What is the growth habit of Helianthella quinquenervis?
Helianthella quinquenervis has an upright growth habit.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,