Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
exilis
ID:
30969

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6: 545 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030298

Common Names

  • Helianthus exilis
  • Helianthus
  • Exilis

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Description

Helianthus exilis (also called Slender Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the United States. It has a single, slender stem with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus exilis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus exilis is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Helianthus exilis

Helianthus exilis is native to the United States and can be found in the Great Plains region.

Helianthus exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus exilis?

Helianthus exilis

What is the common name of Helianthus exilis?

Slender Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus exilis?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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-129292: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.