Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 9, Bot. 46: 254 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070183
Common Names
- Helenium
- Atacamense
- Helenium Atacamense
Synonyms
- Cephalophora litoralis Phil. [unknown]
Description
Helenium atacamense (also called Atacama sneezeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helenium atacamense is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Helenium atacamense are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helenium atacamense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock in spring. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, and requires regular watering during the summer months. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Helenium atacamense
Helenium atacamense is native to the Atacama Desert in Chile. It can be found in the wild in the Atacama Desert and in some nurseries.
Helenium atacamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helenium atacamense?
Helenium atacamense
What type of plant is Helenium atacamense?
Helenium atacamense is a perennial herb
Where is Helenium atacamense found?
Helenium atacamense is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile
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,