Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
pseudopopulus
ID:
719904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 263 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719237



Common Names

  • Pseudopopulus helmiopsis
  • Helmiopsis pseudopopulus
  • Pseudopopulus falsealthenia


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Synonyms

  • Assonia pseudopopolus (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dombeya pseudopopulus Baill. [unknown]
  • Helmiopsis pseudopopulus (Baill.) Capuron ex Arènes [deprecated]

Description

Helmiopsis pseudopopulus (also called False poplar helmiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helmiopsis pseudopopulus is a perennial flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helmiopsis pseudopopulus is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helmiopsis pseudopopulus is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant that forms a dense mat of foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helmiopsis pseudopopulus

Helmiopsis pseudopopulus is native to North America and can be found in moist areas, such as swamps, wetlands, and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Helmiopsis pseudopopulus FAQ

What is the common name of Helmiopsis pseudopopulus?

False poplar helmiopsis

What type of plant is Helmiopsis pseudopopulus?

Perennial

What is the optimal soil type for Helmiopsis pseudopopulus?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2844854: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.