Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
4240

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vii. (1868) 358.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003569

Common Names

  • Helenium bolanderi
  • Bolander's Helenium
  • Bolander Helenium

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Description

Helenium bolanderi (also called Bolander's Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium bolanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also known to have some medicinal properties, such as being used as an anti-inflammatory and for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium bolanderi has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium bolanderi is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Helenium bolanderi

Helenium bolanderi is native to western North America and can be found in moist meadows and along streams.

Helenium bolanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium bolanderi?

Helenium bolanderi

What is the common name of Helenium bolanderi?

Bolander's Sneezeweed

What is the family of Helenium bolanderi?

Asteraceae

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-103447: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.