Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
1119

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 42: 31 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000448



Common Names

  • Helogyne Virgata
  • Virgata Helogyne
  • Virgata Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Addisonia boliviana Rusby [unknown]
  • Addisonia virgata Rusby [unknown]

Description

Helogyne virgata (also called Virgate Helogyne, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a single stem with a terminal inflorescence and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helogyne virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helogyne virgata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helogyne virgata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Helogyne virgata

Helogyne virgata can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Helogyne virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helogyne virgata?

Helogyne virgata

What is the common name of Helogyne virgata?

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What is the natural habitat of Helogyne virgata?

Helogyne virgata is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

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,

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