Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puberulum
ID:
130897

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

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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.

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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 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,

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