Helianthus silphioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silphioides
ID:
31432
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 366 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030761
Common Names
- Helianthus silphioides
- Silphioides Sunflower
- Silphioides Helianthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthus silphioides (also called Sunflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is an annual plant growing to 1-2 m tall, with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus silphioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helianthus silphioides has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helianthus silphioides is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It blooms in late summer and early fall with yellow daisy-like flowers.
Where to Find Helianthus silphioides
Helianthus silphioides is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida. It can be found in moist, sunny areas, such as fields and roadsides.
Helianthus silphioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthus silphioides?
Helianthus silphioides
What is the common name of Helianthus silphioides?
Silphium Sunflower
What is the habitat of Helianthus silphioides?
Helianthus silphioides is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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-129746: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.