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Topinambur
Helianthus tuberosus
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Rwanda, Seychelles), Asia (10 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Asterales
(Asternartige)
Family
Asteraceae
(Daisy Family)
Genus
Helianthus
(Sunflowers)
Species
Helianthus tuberosus
(Topinambur)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
aguaturma
French
Topinambour
German
Topinambur
Turkish
Yerelmasi
Similar Species in Helianthus
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Blattstiel-Sonnenblume
Helianthus petiolaris
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Blühfreudige Sonnenblume
Helianthus laetiflorus
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Einjaehrige Sonnenblume
Helianthus annuus
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geäugte Sonnenblume
Helianthus atrorubens
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Gurkenblättrige Sonnenblume
Helianthus debilis
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kropfige Sonnenblume
Helianthus strumosus
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Nuttalls Sonnenblume
Helianthus nuttallii
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Riesen-Sonnenblume
Helianthus giganteus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Topinambur?
The scientific name of Topinambur is Helianthus tuberosus. It belongs to the genus Helianthus.
Where does Topinambur live?
Topinambur is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Rwanda, Seychelles), Asia (10 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia.
What family does Topinambur belong to?
Topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus) belongs to the genus Helianthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Topinambur belong to?
Topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Topinambur?
The closest relatives of Topinambur in the genus Helianthus include Blattstiel-Sonnenblume, Blühfreudige Sonnenblume, Einjaehrige Sonnenblume, geäugte Sonnenblume, Gurkenblättrige Sonnenblume.
Genus Helianthus — 20 Species
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Blattstiel-Sonnenblume
Helianthus petiolaris
Blühfreudige Sonnenblume
Helianthus laetiflorus
Einjaehrige Sonnenblume
Helianthus annuus
geäugte Sonnenblume
Helianthus atrorubens
Gurkenblättrige Sonnenblume
Helianthus debilis
kropfige Sonnenblume
Helianthus strumosus
Nuttalls Sonnenblume
Helianthus nuttallii
Riesen-Sonnenblume
Helianthus giganteus
Steife Sonnenblume
Helianthus pauciflorus
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Topinambur
Helianthus tuberosus
weidenblättrige Sonnenblume
Helianthus salicifolius
Zehnzipfelige Sonnenblume
Helianthus decapetalus
Serpentine Sunflower
Helianthus exilis
Desert Sunflower
Helianthus deserticola
California sunflower
Helianthus californicus
Sawtooth Sunflower
Helianthus grosseserratus
Silverleaf Sunflower
Helianthus argophyllus
Anomalus Sunflower
Helianthus anomalus
Divergent Sunflower
Helianthus divaricatus
Arizona Sunflower
Helianthus arizonensis
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