Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
maximiliani
ID:
75581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (GOET, Gottingensis) [unpaged] (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074910

Common Names

  • Maximilian Sunflower
  • Giant Sunflower
  • Maximilian's Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Helianthus maximiliani maximiliani [unknown]
  • Helianthus maximiliani maximiliani [unknown]
  • Helianthus dalyi Britton [unknown]

Description

Helianthus maximiliani (also called Maximilian Sunflower, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States, and is found in rocky, dry, and desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus maximiliani is a flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca caudata has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are held in clusters on a tall, thin stem. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus maximiliani is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.

Where to Find Helianthus maximiliani

Helianthus maximiliani can be found in the prairies and open woodlands of the central United States.

Helianthus maximiliani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus maximiliani?

Helianthus maximiliani

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus maximiliani?

It is native to the central and eastern United States.

What is the common name of Helianthus maximiliani?

It is commonly known as Maximilian's sunflower.

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-31619: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.