Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
67561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 455 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066890



Common Names

  • Shaferi Heptanthus
  • Heptanthus Shaferi
  • Heptanthus


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Description

Heptanthus shaferi (also called Shafer's Heptanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 0.5 m. It is native to North America and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heptanthus shaferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heptanthus shaferi has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptanthus shaferi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Heptanthus shaferi

Heptanthus shaferi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.

Heptanthus shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heptanthus shaferi?

Heptanthus shaferi

What is the common name of Heptanthus shaferi?

Shafer's Heptanthus

What is the natural habitat of Heptanthus shaferi?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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