Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helianthifolia
ID:
73709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(14): 20, t. 311 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073038

Common Names

  • Lagascea helianthifolia
  • Sunflower Lagascea
  • Helianthifolia Lagascea

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Synonyms

  • Nocca tomentosa B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Nocca latifolia Cerv. [unknown]
  • Nocca suaveolens Cass. [unknown]
  • Lagascea latifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Lagascea tomentosa B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Nocca helianthifolia helianthifolia [unknown]
  • Lagascea macrophylla Steud. [unknown]
  • Calhounia tomentosa A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Lagascea tomentosa A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Nocca helianthifolia suaveolens B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Lagascea suaveolens Kunth [unknown]
  • Nocca macrophylla Zucc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Nocca helianthifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Lagascea pteropoda (S.F.Blake) Standl. [unknown]
  • Lagascea suaveolens A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Lagascea helianthifolia adenocaulis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calhounia helianthifolia A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Calhounia suaveolens A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Nocca pteropoda S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Lagascea helianthifolia suaveolens B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Nocca helianthifolia adenocaulis S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Lagascea helianthifolia (also called Sunflower Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lagascea helianthifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lagascea helianthifolia var. levior B.L.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagascea helianthifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagascea helianthifolia is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location.

Where to Find Lagascea helianthifolia

Lagascea helianthifolia can be found in South America.

Lagascea helianthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagascea helianthifolia?

Lagascea helianthifolia

What are the common names of Lagascea helianthifolia?

Sunflower thistle, yellow thistle

What is the growth habit of Lagascea helianthifolia?

Lagascea helianthifolia is an herbaceous biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall

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,