Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helianthoides
ID:
13248

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


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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.

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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 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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