Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
ruficeps
ID:
719971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Eberwein

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 517 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719304

Common Names

  • Red-headed Helosis
  • Ruficeps Helosis
  • Ruficeps Rush

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Synonyms

  • Rhopalocnemis ruficeps Ridl. [unknown]
  • Exorhopala ruficeps (Ridl.) Steenis [unknown]

Description

Helosis ruficeps (also called Red-headed helosis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helosis ruficeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Helosis ruficeps has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round, and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helosis ruficeps is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant that forms a dense mat of foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helosis ruficeps

Helosis ruficeps is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Helosis ruficeps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helosis ruficeps?

Helosis ruficeps

What type of plant is Helosis ruficeps?

Aquatic plant

Where is Helosis ruficeps found?

South America

Species in the Helosis genus

Species in the Balanophoraceae family

Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Roland K. Eberwein: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eberwein' in the authors string.