Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Transactions of the American Philosophical Society NS 7 1841
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072800
Common Names
- Heterotheca Grandiflora
- Golden Aster
- Telegraph Weed
Synonyms
- Heterotheca floribunda Benth. [unknown]
Description
Heterotheca grandiflora (also called Camphorweed, among many other common names) is an annual or short-lived perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca grandiflora is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca grandiflora is yellow, with a single head and a long stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca grandiflora is a perennial that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, space the plants 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Heterotheca grandiflora
Heterotheca grandiflora can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Heterotheca grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca grandiflora?
Heterotheca grandiflora
What is the common name of Heterotheca grandiflora?
Large-flowered Heterotheca
What is the family of Heterotheca grandiflora?
Asteraceae
Species in the Heterotheca genus
Heterotheca subaxillaris,
Heterotheca stenophylla,
Heterotheca arizonica,
Heterotheca marginata,
Heterotheca pumila,
Heterotheca sierrablancensis,
Heterotheca mexicana,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca jonesii,
Heterotheca polothrix,
Heterotheca inuloides,
Heterotheca sessiliflora,
Heterotheca shevockii,
Heterotheca oregona,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca zionensis,
Heterotheca nitidula,
Heterotheca chihuahuana,
Heterotheca grandiflora,
Heterotheca brandegei,
Heterotheca rutteri,
Heterotheca fulcrata,
Heterotheca gypsophila,
Heterotheca camporum,
Heterotheca monarchensis,
Heterotheca viscida,
Heterotheca canescens,
Heterotheca villosa,
Heterotheca martirensis,
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,