Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferreyrae
ID:
129864

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 396 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129193



Common Names

  • Helogyne ferreyrae
  • Ferreyra's Helogyne
  • Ferreyra's Sunflower


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Description

Helogyne ferreyrae (also called Ferreyra's helogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, and it grows in grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helogyne ferreyrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helogyne ferreyrae has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helogyne ferreyrae is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from non-flowering shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Helogyne ferreyrae

Helogyne ferreyrae is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Helogyne ferreyrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helogyne ferreyrae?

Helogyne ferreyrae

What is the natural habitat of Helogyne ferreyrae?

Deserts

What is the flowering season of Helogyne ferreyrae?

Summer

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

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119937-2: Based on the initial data import