Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 156 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000964
Common Names
- Annual Heliopsis
- Annual False Sunflower
- Annual Oxeye
Description
Heliopsis annua (also called Annual False Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heliopsis annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliopsis annua is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliopsis annua is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Heliopsis annua
Heliopsis annua is native to North America, primarily in the United States and Canada.
Heliopsis annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliopsis annua?
Heliopsis annua
What is the common name of Heliopsis annua?
Annual Heliopsis
What is the natural habitat of Heliopsis annua?
Heliopsis annua is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Heliopsis genus
Heliopsis annua,
Heliopsis lanceolata,
Heliopsis helianthoides,
Heliopsis procumbens,
Heliopsis novogaliciana,
Heliopsis parvifolia,
Heliopsis sinaloensis,
Heliopsis longipes,
Heliopsis parviceps,
Heliopsis anomala,
Heliopsis decumbens,
Heliopsis buphthalmoides,
Heliopsis filifolia,
Heliopsis gracilis,
Heliopsis suffruticosa,
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,