Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pauciflorus
ID:
73973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 177 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073302

Common Names

  • Few-flowered Sunflower
  • Prairie Sunflower
  • Western Sunflower

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Description

Helianthus pauciflorus (also called Few-flowered sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus pauciflorus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, digestive problems, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helianthus pauciflorus sub. subrhomboideus (Rydb.) O.Spring & E.E.Schill.
Helianthus pauciflorus sub. pauciflorus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus pauciflorus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus pauciflorus is a perennial plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Helianthus pauciflorus

Helianthus pauciflorus can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Helianthus pauciflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus pauciflorus?

Helianthus pauciflorus

What is the common name of Helianthus pauciflorus?

Few-flowered sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus pauciflorus?

Open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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-30040: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.