Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Sida 3: 327. 1969
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065640
Common Names
- Helogyne hutchisonii
- Hutchison's Helogyne
- Hutchison's Daisy
Description
Helogyne hutchisonii (also called Hutchison's Helogyne, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helogyne hutchisonii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helogyne hutchisonii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helogyne hutchisonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a sheltered position to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Helogyne hutchisonii
Helogyne hutchisonii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Helogyne hutchisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helogyne hutchisonii?
Helogyne hutchisonii
What is the natural habitat of Helogyne hutchisonii?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
What is the flower color of Helogyne hutchisonii?
White to pinkish-purple
Species in the Helogyne genus
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,