Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novogaliciana
ID:
44091

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 1 (-2), fig (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043420



Common Names

  • Heliopsis novogaliciana
  • Galician Oxeye
  • Galician False Sunflower


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Description

Heliopsis novogaliciana (also called 'New Galician Heliopsis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a erect habit and its leaves are ovate and toothed. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliopsis novogaliciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliopsis novogaliciana is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliopsis novogaliciana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Heliopsis novogaliciana

Heliopsis novogaliciana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.

Heliopsis novogaliciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliopsis novogaliciana?

Heliopsis novogaliciana

What is the common name of Heliopsis novogaliciana?

Mexican sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Heliopsis novogaliciana?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico

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-141998: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.