Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helianthoides
ID:
4128

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Exploration Botanique de l'Afrique Occidentale Francaise ... 370 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003457

Common Names

  • Aspilia helianthoides
  • Helianthoides Aspilia
  • Helianthoides False Daisy

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Description

Aspilia helianthoides (also called Sunflower Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspilia helianthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspilia helianthoides has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia helianthoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Aspilia helianthoides

Aspilia helianthoides is native to Africa and can be found in the savannas of West and Central Africa.

Aspilia helianthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspilia helianthoides?

Aspilia helianthoides

What is the common name of Aspilia helianthoides?

Sunflower Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Aspilia helianthoides?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Aspilia genus

Aspilia angustifolia, Aspilia helianthoides, Aspilia jugata, Aspilia paraensis, Aspilia mossambicensis, Aspilia elata, Aspilia rugulosa, Aspilia linearis, Aspilia prostrata, Aspilia goiazensis, Aspilia subscandens, Aspilia pohlii, Aspilia hispidantha, Aspilia diniz-cruzeanae, Aspilia duarteana, Aspilia grazielae, Aspilia matogrossensis, Aspilia platyphylla, Aspilia cavalcantei, Aspilia thouarsii, Aspilia bussei, Aspilia belo-horizontinae, Aspilia ioletae, Aspilia eglerii, Aspilia hatschbachii, Aspilia helianthoides, Aspilia pseudoyedaea, Aspilia malaissei, Aspilia itabaianenis, Aspilia bojeri, Aspilia gillettii, Aspilia caudata, Aspilia erosa, Aspilia glaziovii, Aspilia cordifolia, Aspilia latissima, Aspilia rudis, Aspilia kotschyi, Aspilia albuquerquei, Aspilia foliosa, Aspilia espinhacensis, Aspilia rudis, Aspilia pereirae, Aspilia andrade-limae, Aspilia macrorrhiza, Aspilia eckendorffii, Aspilia natalensis, Aspilia ciliata, Aspilia angustifolia, Aspilia foliosa,

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,

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