Helianthus paradoxus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxus
ID:
42937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heiser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 60: 272 (-274; fig. 1) (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042266
Common Names
- Paradoxus
- Paradoxus Plant
- Paradoxus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthus paradoxus (also called 'Paradoxical Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus paradoxus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Helianthus paradoxus sub. cuatrocienegensis SivinskiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helianthus paradoxus has yellow flowers with a dark center, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helianthus paradoxus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the same location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Helianthus paradoxus
Helianthus paradoxus can be found in the Great Plains of North America.
Helianthus paradoxus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthus paradoxus?
Helianthus paradoxus
What is the family of Helianthus paradoxus?
Asteraceae
Where is Helianthus paradoxus found?
It is found in the 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-140883: Based on the initial data import
Charles Bixler Heiser (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heiser' in the authors string.