Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
strumosus
ID:
70723

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 905 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070052

Common Names

  • Pale Sunflower
  • Woodland Sunflower
  • Strawflower

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Synonyms

  • Helianthus australis Small [unknown]
  • Helianthus decapitatus L. [unknown]
  • Helianthus saxicola Small [unknown]
  • Helianthus mollis Willd. [unknown]
  • Helianthus laevis Walter [unknown]
  • Helianthus montanus E.Watson [unknown]
  • Helianthus macrophyllus Willd. [unknown]
  • Helianthus altissimus DC. [unknown]
  • Helianthus neglectus Otto ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Helianthus strumosus decapitatus (L.) Anashch. [unknown]

Description

Helianthus strumosus (also called Woodland Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is usually found in woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthus strumosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthus strumosus is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthus strumosus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helianthus strumosus

Helianthus strumosus is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico.

Helianthus strumosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthus strumosus?

Helianthus strumosus

What is the common name of Helianthus strumosus?

Pale-leaved Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Helianthus strumosus?

Open woods, prairies, and roadsides in the eastern 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,