girassol vs Deceptive Sunflower
Helianthus annuus compared with Helianthus petiolaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | girassol | Deceptive Sunflower |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (planta) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family same | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus same | Helianthus (Sunflowers) | Helianthus (Sunflowers) |
| Species | Helianthus annuus | Helianthus petiolaris |
Evolutionary Relationship
girassol and Deceptive Sunflower share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Helianthus. (Sunflowers)
Conservation Status
girassol
NE — Not EvaluatedTrend: Stable →
Deceptive Sunflower
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | girassol | Deceptive Sunflower |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Autotroph | — |
| Average Lifespan | 1 years | — |
| Average Length | 3.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
girassol
Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (30 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).
Deceptive Sunflower
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (Mexico, United States).
girassol
El girasol es una de las plantas con flores más cultivadas del mundo y un cultivo oleaginoso de importancia económica crítica, nativo de América del Norte y capaz de alcanzar 3 metros de altura con cabezuelas de hasta 30 cm de diámetro. Su característica conducta de seguir al sol —heliotrópismo solar en plantas jóvenes— le dio su nombre. Una sola cabezuela de girasol está compuesta por hasta 2.000 flósculos individuales. La producción mundial supera los 50 millones de toneladas anuales, valorada por su aceite, semillas y alimento para aves.
Deceptive Sunflower
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 11 countries:
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