Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subaxillaris
ID:
3236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Britton & Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 10 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002565

Common Names

  • Camphorweed
  • False Oxeye Daisy
  • Axillary False Sunflower

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Description

Heterotheca subaxillaris (also called Subaxillary Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has alternate, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotheca subaxillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterotheca subaxillaris is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotheca subaxillaris is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Heterotheca subaxillaris

Heterotheca subaxillaris can be found in the mountains of Norway and Sweden.

Heterotheca subaxillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterotheca subaxillaris?

Heterotheca subaxillaris

What are the common names of Heterotheca subaxillaris?

Camphorweed, False goldenaster

What is the natural habitat of Heterotheca subaxillaris?

It is native to North America

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-102470: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.