Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginicum
ID:
27104

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Claytonia 3: 13. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026433

Common Names

  • Helenium Virginicum
  • Virginia Sneezeweed
  • Virginia Helenium

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Description

Helenium virginicum (also called Virginia Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium virginicum is a popular ornamental plant, used in flower beds and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium virginicum is a yellow-yellow disc flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium virginicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Helenium virginicum

Helenium virginicum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows and fields.

Helenium virginicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium virginicum?

Helenium virginicum

What is the common name of Helenium virginicum?

Virginia Helenium

What is the natural habitat of Helenium virginicum?

It is found in dry areas of the United States and Canada.

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-125541: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.