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
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.
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 Heliomeris genus
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,