Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
11397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 4: 19 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010726

Common Names

  • Heliomeris
  • Many-flowered Heliomeris
  • Multiflora Heliomeris

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Description

Heliomeris multiflora (also called Showy Goldeneye, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils of deserts and plains.

Uses & Benefits

Heliomeris multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliomeris multiflora var. nevadensis (A.Nelson) W.F.Yates
Heliomeris multiflora var. brevifolia (Greene ex Wooton & Standl.) W.F.Yates

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliomeris multiflora is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliomeris multiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated from root division. Divide the roots in the spring and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Heliomeris multiflora

Heliomeris multiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Heliomeris multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliomeris multiflora?

Heliomeris multiflora

What is the common name of Heliomeris multiflora?

Showy goldeneye

What is the habitat of Heliomeris multiflora?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

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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