Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arizonensis
ID:
6156

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Jacks.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 15: 266 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005485

Common Names

  • Arizona Sunflower
  • Arizona Sunflower Helianthus
  • Arizona Sunflower Sunflower

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Description

Helianthus arizonensis (also called Arizona sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem with a height of up to 1 m and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus arizonensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, and its flowers are used to make honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus arizonensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus arizonensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Helianthus arizonensis

Helianthus arizonensis can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Helianthus arizonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus arizonensis?

Helianthus arizonensis

What is the common name of Helianthus arizonensis?

Arizona Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus arizonensis?

Helianthus arizonensis is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105281: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Carl Jackson (1928-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Jacks.' in the authors string.