girassol vs Stiff Sunflower
Helianthus annuus compared with Helianthus pauciflorus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | girassol | Stiff Sunflower |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (plantas) | Plantae (plantas) |
| 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 pauciflorus |
Evolutionary Relationship
girassol and Stiff Sunflower share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Helianthus. (Sunflowers)
Conservation Status
girassol
NE — Not EvaluatedTrend: Stable →
Stiff Sunflower
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | girassol | Stiff 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).
Stiff Sunflower
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Asia (India) and Europe (15 countries).
girassol
O girassol é uma das plantas com flores mais cultivadas do mundo e uma oleaginosa de importância econômica crítica, nativo da América do Norte e capaz de atingir 3 metros de altura com capítulos florais de até 30 cm de diâmetro. Seu comportamento característico de seguir o sol — heliotrópismo solar em plantas jovens — lhe conferiu o nome. Um único capítulo de girassol é composto por até 2.000 flósculos individuais. A produção mundial supera 50 milhões de toneladas anuais, valorizada pelo óleo, sementes e ração para pássaros.
Stiff Sunflower
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 15 countries:
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