Status:
valid
Authors:
(Litard. & Maire) Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 130(2): 156 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016167
Common Names
- Atlantic Heliocauta
- Heliocauta Atlantica
- Heliocauta Atlantic
Description
Heliocauta atlantica (also called Atlantic Heliocauta, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Atlantic islands and is found in dry, open habitats such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Heliocauta atlantica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliocauta atlantica is a yellow-white composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliocauta atlantica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Heliocauta atlantica
Heliocauta atlantica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Heliocauta atlantica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliocauta atlantica?
Heliocauta atlantica
What is the common name of Heliocauta atlantica?
Atlantic Sunflower
What type of plant is Heliocauta atlantica?
Annual herb
Species in the Heliocauta genus
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,