Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brevifolius
ID:
139136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Watson) R.C.Jacks. & Guard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Proc. Indiana Acad. Sci. lxvi. 314 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138465

Common Names

  • Shortleaf Sunflower
  • Short-leaved Sunflower
  • Helianthus brevifolius

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Synonyms

  • Helianthus brevifolius E.Watson [unknown]

Description

Helianthus brevifolius (also called 'Short-leaved Sunflower', 'Short-leaved Sunflower', 'Short-leaved Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus brevifolius is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus brevifolius is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus brevifolius is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Helianthus brevifolius

Helianthus brevifolius is native to North America and can be found in open, sunny areas.

Helianthus brevifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus brevifolius?

Helianthus brevifolius

What is the common name of Helianthus brevifolius?

Short-leaved sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus brevifolius?

Woodlands, prairies, and roadsides

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

Elba Emanuel Watson (1871-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Watson' in the authors string.
Raymond Carl Jackson (1928-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Arthur Thomas Guard (b.1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:212025-1: Based on the initial data import