Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 334 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082681
Common Names
- Helianthella
- Uniflora
- One-Flowered Sunflower
Description
Helianthella uniflora (also called One-flowered Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and are arranged in a corymb. It grows in moist soils in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthella uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthella uniflora is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthella uniflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Helianthella uniflora
Helianthella uniflora can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Helianthella uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthella uniflora?
Helianthella uniflora
What type of plant is Helianthella uniflora?
It is an annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Helianthella uniflora?
It is native to North America
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,