Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) L.H.Bailey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Stand. Cycl. Hort. 3: 1443. 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032804
Common Names
- Helenium Aromaticum
- Fragrant Sneezeweed
- Sweet Helen
Synonyms
- Cephalophora aromatica Schrad. [unknown]
- Cephalophora lanceolata Phil. [unknown]
- Gaillardia aromatica Baill. [unknown]
- Helenium collinum F.Meigen [unknown]
- Helenium aromaticum aromaticum [unknown]
- Hymenopappus glaucus Spreng. [unknown]
- Cephalophora tenera Cass. [unknown]
- Graemia aromatica Hook. [unknown]
- Cephalophora collina Phil. [unknown]
- Grahamia aromatica Spreng. [unknown]
- Heleniastrum tinctorium (Molina) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Helenium aromaticum (also called Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with small, spiny leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a distinctive daisy-shaped shape. It is commonly found in wet, open areas such as swamps and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Helenium aromaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helenium aromaticum is yellow and has a single ray of petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helenium aromaticum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Helenium aromaticum
Helenium aromaticum is native to the temperate regions of North America.
Helenium aromaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helenium aromaticum?
Helenium aromaticum
What is the family of Helenium aromaticum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Helenium aromaticum?
Sweet Sneezeweed
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,