Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 388 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137824
Common Names
- Arizona Sneezeweed
- Arizona Helenium
- Bitterweed
Description
Helenium arizonicum (also called Arizona Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, chaparral, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helenium arizonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its flowers are also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helenium arizonicum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helenium arizonicum is a perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Helenium arizonicum
Helenium arizonicum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.
Helenium arizonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helenium arizonicum?
Helenium arizonicum
What is the common name of Helenium arizonicum?
Arizona Sneezeweed
What is the natural habitat of Helenium arizonicum?
Mesas, canyons, and dry slopes
Species in the Helenium genus
Helenium bolanderi,
Helenium argentinum,
Helenium stenopterum,
Helenium vallenariense,
Helenium virginicum,
Helenium donianum,
Helenium chihuahuense,
Helenium aromaticum,
Helenium scaposum,
Helenium integrifolium,
Helenium flexuosum,
Helenium campestre,
Helenium mexicanum,
Helenium quadridentatum,
Helenium donianum,
Helenium brevifolium,
Helenium radiatum,
Helenium pinnatifidum,
Helenium laciniatum,
Helenium atacamense,
Helenium bigelovii,
Helenium elegans,
Helenium amarum,
Helenium glaucum,
Helenium scorzoneraefolium,
Helenium urmenetae,
Helenium autumnale,
Helenium drummondii,
Helenium ovallense,
Helenium vernale,
Helenium puberulum,
Helenium microcephalum,
Helenium thurberi,
Helenium insulare,
Helenium arizonicum,
Helenium linifolium,
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,