Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
salicifolius
ID:
41021

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 2: 337 (-338) (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040350

Common Names

  • Helianthus salicifolius
  • Willow-Leaf Sunflower
  • Prairie Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Helianthus filiformis Small [unknown]
  • Helianthus filiformis (Small) R.W.Long [unknown]
  • Helianthus orgyalis DC. [unknown]

Description

Helianthus salicifolius (also called Willow-Leaved Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus salicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus salicifolius is yellow and has a diameter of around 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus salicifolius is an annual herb native to California. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Helianthus salicifolius

Helianthus salicifolius is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family and is found in the eastern United States.

Helianthus salicifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus salicifolius?

Helianthus salicifolius

What is the common name of Helianthus salicifolius?

Willowleaf sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus salicifolius?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky places

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