Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 38 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012577
Common Names
- Wyethia helianthoides
- Helianthoides Wyethia
- Helianthoides Mule's Ear
Description
Wyethia helianthoides (also called Wyethia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wyethia helianthoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wyethia helianthoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wyethia helianthoides is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Wyethia helianthoides
Wyethia helianthoides is native to North America and can be found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Wyethia helianthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wyethia helianthoides?
Wyethia helianthoides
What are the common names of Wyethia helianthoides?
Mule's Ears, Wyethia
What is the natural habitat of Wyethia helianthoides?
It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California
Species in the Wyethia genus
Wyethia helianthoides,
Wyethia magna,
Wyethia glabra,
Wyethia cusickii,
Wyethia magna,
Wyethia arizonica,
Wyethia mollis,
Wyethia helenioides,
Wyethia amplexicaulis,
Wyethia angustifolia,
Wyethia longicaulis,
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,