Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cusickii
ID:
5293

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 413 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004622

Common Names

  • Helianthus cusickii
  • Cusick's Sunflower
  • Cusick's Helianthus

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Description

Helianthus cusickii (also called Cusick's sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in open woodlands, meadows and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus cusickii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus cusickii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus cusickii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower. It is best to start the seeds indoors in the late winter and transplant them outdoors in the spring.

Where to Find Helianthus cusickii

Helianthus cusickii can be found in the Great Plains of North America.

Helianthus cusickii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus cusickii?

Helianthus cusickii

What is the common name of Helianthus cusickii?

Cusick's Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus cusickii?

Helianthus cusickii is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.

What is the flowering season of Helianthus cusickii?

Helianthus cusickii typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the lifespan of Helianthus cusickii?

Helianthus cusickii is an annual plant, so it has a lifespan of one year.

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-104445: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.