Helianthus eggertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eggertii
ID:
119862
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. 1267, 1340 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119191
Common Names
- Eggert's Sunflower
- Eggert's Helianthus
- Eggert's False Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthus eggertii (also called Eggert's Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant species of the genus Helianthus. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads that are usually solitary.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus eggertii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to pollinators. It can also be used as a ground cover and to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthus eggertii is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helianthus eggertii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.
Where to Find Helianthus eggertii
Helianthus eggertii is native to the United States and can be found in prairies and open woodlands.
Helianthus eggertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthus eggertii?
Helianthus eggertii
What is the common name of Helianthus eggertii?
Eggert's Sunflower
What is the habitat of Helianthus eggertii?
It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands
Species in the Helianthus genus
Helianthus mollis, Helianthus luxurians, Helianthus simulans, Helianthus cusickii, Helianthus arizonensis, Helianthus californicus, Helianthus petiolaris, Helianthus hirsutus, Helianthus divariserratus, Helianthus decapetalus, Helianthus grosseserratus, Helianthus porteri, Helianthus cinereus, Helianthus occidentalis, Helianthus exilis, Helianthus silphioides, Helianthus resinosus, Helianthus microcephalus, Helianthus laetiflorus, Helianthus floridanus, Helianthus carnosus, Helianthus anomalus, Helianthus salicifolius, Helianthus dissectifolius, Helianthus paradoxus, Helianthus deserticola, Helianthus divaricatus, Helianthus radula, Helianthus pumilus, Helianthus smithiorum, Helianthus laciniatus, Helianthus ambiguus, Helianthus ambiguus, Helianthus angustifolius, Helianthus laevigatus, Helianthus glaucus, Helianthus strumosus, Helianthus pauciflorus, Helianthus ciliaris, Helianthus maximiliani, Helianthus glaucophyllus, Helianthus annuus, Helianthus bolanderi, Helianthus tuberosus, Helianthus giganteus, Helianthus alexidis, Helianthus heterophyllus, Helianthus verticillatus, Helianthus praecox, Helianthus schweinitzii,
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
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119120-2: Based on the initial data import