Helianthus luxurians - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luxurians
ID:
1714
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Watson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 56: 210 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001043
Common Names
- Helianthus luxurians
- Luxuriant Sunflower
- Giant Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthus luxurians (also called Luxuriant Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus luxurians is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Helianthus luxurians flower is a large, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helianthus luxurians is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Helianthus luxurians
Helianthus luxurians can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Helianthus luxurians FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthus luxurians?
Helianthus luxurians
What is the common name of Helianthus luxurians?
Luxuriant Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Helianthus luxurians?
It is found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides in the eastern 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-100991: Based on the initial data import
Elba Emanuel Watson (1871-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Watson' in the authors string.