Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buphthalmoides
ID:
115428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 5: 57 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114757



Common Names

  • Heliopsis Buphthalmoides
  • Oxeye Sunflower
  • False Sunflower


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Description

Heliopsis buphthalmoides (also called 'Oxeye Sunflower', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States. It has large, yellow flowers and deeply lobed, dark green leaves. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Heliopsis buphthalmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu. It is also used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliopsis buphthalmoides has yellow flowers with a maroon center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliopsis buphthalmoides is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Heliopsis buphthalmoides

Heliopsis buphthalmoides is native to North America and can be found in moist, sunny areas. It is often grown in gardens and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Heliopsis buphthalmoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliopsis buphthalmoides?

Heliopsis buphthalmoides

What are the common names of Heliopsis buphthalmoides?

Oxeye Heliopsis

What is the natural habitat of Heliopsis buphthalmoides?

It is native to the United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7624: Based on the initial data import
Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.