Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
93319

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 53: 72 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092648



Common Names

  • Heliopsis decumbens
  • Trailing Heliopsis
  • Decumbent Heliopsis


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Description

Heliopsis decumbens (also called decumbent oxeye, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the United States and is found in open woodlands, prairies and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Heliopsis decumbens is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliopsis decumbens is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliopsis decumbens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Heliopsis decumbens

Heliopsis decumbens can be found in the grasslands of North America.

Heliopsis decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliopsis decumbens?

Heliopsis decumbens

What is the common name of Heliopsis decumbens?

Decumbent oxeye

What is the natural habitat of Heliopsis decumbens?

Grassy areas of North America

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-4889: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.