Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonicum
ID:
138495

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98492: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.