Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
balansae
ID:
54156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu) Lack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 24(1): 111. 1975 [Feb 1975]; (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053485

Common Names

  • Balansa's Helminthotheca
  • Balansa's Hawk's-beard
  • Balansa's Hawk'sbeard

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Synonyms

  • Picris balansae (Coss. & Durieu) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Vigineixia balansae Pomel [unknown]
  • Picris balansae Batt. [unknown]
  • Picris balansae (Coss. & Durieu) Maire [unknown]
  • Helminthia balansae Coss. & Durieu [unknown]

Description

Helminthotheca balansae (also called Balansa's Helminthotheca, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helminthotheca balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helminthotheca balansae has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, with a small tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helminthotheca balansae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helminthotheca balansae

Helminthotheca balansae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Helminthotheca balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helminthotheca balansae?

Helminthotheca balansae

What is the family of Helminthotheca balansae?

Asteraceae

Where is Helminthotheca balansae found?

It is found in the Himalayas

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-152073: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
Hans Walter Lack (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lack' in the authors string.