Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 18: 44 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132935
Common Names
- Heptanthus
- Yumuriensis Heptanthus
- Yumuriensis
Description
Heptanthus yumuriensis (also called Yumuri Heptanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Cuba and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heptanthus yumuriensis is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptanthus yumuriensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptanthus yumuriensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently.
Where to Find Heptanthus yumuriensis
Heptanthus yumuriensis is found in Cuba.
Heptanthus yumuriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptanthus yumuriensis?
Heptanthus yumuriensis
What is the common name of Heptanthus yumuriensis?
Heptanthus yumuriensis
Where is Heptanthus yumuriensis found?
Heptanthus yumuriensis is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Heptanthus 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,