Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apaloidea
ID:
133401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 449 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132730



Common Names

  • Helogyne
  • Helogyne Apaloidea
  • Apaloidea Helogyne


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Description

Helogyne apaloidea (also called Helogyne, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It has large, spiny leaves and yellow or white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helogyne apaloidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helogyne apaloidea are small, white and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helogyne apaloidea is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Helogyne apaloidea

Helogyne apaloidea is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Helogyne apaloidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helogyne apaloidea?

Helogyne apaloidea

What is the common name of Helogyne apaloidea?

Apaloidean Helogyne

What is the family of Helogyne apaloidea?

Asteraceae

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-93566: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.