Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donianum
ID:
29650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 9, Bot. no. 46: 254. 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028979

Common Names

  • Helenium donianum
  • Donianum Sneezeweed
  • Donianum Helen's Flower

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Description

Helenium donianum (also called Helen's Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow, orange, and red flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium donianum is a plant native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is believed to be beneficial for the digestive system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium donianum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a brownish-red ring around the center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium donianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Divide the plants every few years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Helenium donianum

Helenium donianum is native to the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

Helenium donianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium donianum?

Helenium donianum

What is the natural habitat of Helenium donianum?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Helenium donianum?

It flowers from June to September.

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118721-2: Based on the initial data import