Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helleri
ID:
95094

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 38(4): 217. 1902 [Oct 1902]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094423



Common Names

  • Scalesia Helleri
  • Helleri Scalesia
  • Helleri Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Scalesia helleri santacruziana Harling [unknown]

Description

Scalesia helleri (also called Heller's Scalesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Galapagos Islands. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that appear in summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scalesia helleri is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scalesia helleri sub. helleri
Scalesia helleri sub. santacruzensis Harling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scalesia helleri is a white-pink daisy-like bloom with a central disc of white-pink florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scalesia helleri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in early spring or autumn. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches and root them in a moist soil.

Where to Find Scalesia helleri

Scalesia helleri is native to the Galapagos Islands and can be found in dry, open areas.

Scalesia helleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scalesia helleri?

Scalesia helleri

What are the common names of Scalesia helleri?

Heller's Scalesia, Heller's Tree Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Scalesia helleri?

It is native to the Galápagos Islands

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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