Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 906 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066553
Common Names
- Helianthus Angustifolius
- Narrow-Leaved Sunflower
- Angustifolius
Synonyms
- Helianthus angustifolius planifolius Fernald [unknown]
- Helianthus angustifolius angustifolius [unknown]
- Leighia bicolor Cass. [unknown]
- Discomela angustifolius Raf. [unknown]
- Helianthus angustifolius angustifolius [unknown]
- Rudbeckia angustifolia (L.) L. [unknown]
- Coreopsis angustifolia L. [unknown]
Description
Helianthus angustifolius (also called Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters, with a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are small, oblong, and covered in fine hairs. It is found in the open fields and prairies of the United States, where it grows in full sun and in well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus angustifolius is a flowering plant native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helianthus angustifolius has yellow flowers with a single ring of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthus angustifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Helianthus angustifolius
Helianthus angustifolius is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.
Helianthus angustifolius FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Helianthus angustifolius?
Helianthus angustifolius is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
What is the growth habit of Helianthus angustifolius?
Helianthus angustifolius is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the soil type preferred by Helianthus angustifolius?
Helianthus angustifolius prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Species in the Helianthus genus
Helianthus mollis,
Helianthus luxurians,
Helianthus simulans,
Helianthus cusickii,
Helianthus arizonensis,
Helianthus californicus,
Helianthus petiolaris,
Helianthus hirsutus,
Helianthus divariserratus,
Helianthus decapetalus,
Helianthus grosseserratus,
Helianthus porteri,
Helianthus cinereus,
Helianthus occidentalis,
Helianthus exilis,
Helianthus silphioides,
Helianthus resinosus,
Helianthus microcephalus,
Helianthus laetiflorus,
Helianthus floridanus,
Helianthus carnosus,
Helianthus anomalus,
Helianthus salicifolius,
Helianthus dissectifolius,
Helianthus paradoxus,
Helianthus deserticola,
Helianthus divaricatus,
Helianthus radula,
Helianthus pumilus,
Helianthus smithiorum,
Helianthus laciniatus,
Helianthus ambiguus,
Helianthus ambiguus,
Helianthus angustifolius,
Helianthus laevigatus,
Helianthus glaucus,
Helianthus strumosus,
Helianthus pauciflorus,
Helianthus ciliaris,
Helianthus maximiliani,
Helianthus glaucophyllus,
Helianthus annuus,
Helianthus bolanderi,
Helianthus tuberosus,
Helianthus giganteus,
Helianthus alexidis,
Helianthus heterophyllus,
Helianthus verticillatus,
Helianthus praecox,
Helianthus schweinitzii,
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,