Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
717866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 428 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717199

Common Names

  • Helia grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Helia
  • Grandiflora Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Chelonanthus grandiflorus Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Helia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Helia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with stems that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It has yellow flowers with purple centers, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Helia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helia grandiflora has large yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helia grandiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and may not flower for several years.

Where to Find Helia grandiflora

Helia grandiflora is found in the central and southern Andes of Chile and Argentina.

Helia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helia grandiflora?

Helia grandiflora

What is the natural habitat of Helia grandiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Helia grandiflora?

2-3 m

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References