Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
1316633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ram.-Noya & S.González

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 97: 40 (39-47; fig. 1) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329087



Common Names

  • Heliopsis Suffruticosa
  • Shrubby Heliopsis
  • Shrubby Heliopsis Tree


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Description

Heliopsis suffruticosa (also called Shrubby Heliopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Heliopsis suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliopsis suffruticosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliopsis suffruticosa can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Heliopsis suffruticosa is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. It can also be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Heliopsis suffruticosa

Heliopsis suffruticosa can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Heliopsis suffruticosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Heliopsis suffruticosa?

Heliopsis suffruticosa is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the flower color of Heliopsis suffruticosa?

The flowers of Heliopsis suffruticosa are usually yellow or orange.

What is the size of Heliopsis suffruticosa?

Heliopsis suffruticosa is a small orchid, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

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

María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.
David Ramírez-Noya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ram.-Noya' in the authors string.