Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 42(1): 31 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026775
Common Names
- Helogyne macrogyne
- Helogyne
- Macrogyne
Synonyms
- Brachyandra macrogyne Phil. [unknown]
- Brachyandra macrogyne Philippi [unknown]
Description
Helogyne macrogyne (also called Large-seeded Helogyne, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with white or yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Helogyne macrogyne is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helogyne macrogyne is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc with a white margin. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helogyne macrogyne is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by seed, sow in the fall or early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Helogyne macrogyne
Helogyne macrogyne can be found in North America, Central America, and South America. It is typically found in dry and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Helogyne macrogyne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helogyne macrogyne?
Helogyne macrogyne
What type of plant is Helogyne macrogyne?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Helogyne macrogyne grow?
South America
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,