Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 667 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130226
Common Names
- Helenium puberulum
- Puberulent Sneezeweed
- Downy Sneezeweed
Synonyms
- Helenium pubescens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Heleniastrum puberulum (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Helenium californicum Link [unknown]
- Helenium decurrens Vatke [unknown]
- Cephalophora decurrens Less. [unknown]
- Helenium puberulum puberulum [unknown]
Description
Helenium puberulum (also called Pubescent Helenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helenium puberulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helenium puberulum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helenium puberulum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Provide bright, indirect sunlight. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Helenium puberulum
Helenium puberulum can be found in prairies, open woods, and other sunny areas in the Eastern United States.
Helenium puberulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helenium puberulum?
Helenium puberulum
What is the common name of Helenium puberulum?
Downy sneezeweed
Where is Helenium puberulum found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,