Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 11(1): 83 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057986
Common Names
- Common Helminthotheca
- Large-flowered Helminthotheca
- Helminthotheca
Description
Helminthotheca comosa (also called 'Large-flowered Helminthotheca', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helminthotheca comosa is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Helminthotheca comosa sub. lusitanica (Welw. ex Schlecht.) P.Silva & Escud.
Helminthotheca comosa sub. comosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helminthotheca comosa has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helminthotheca comosa is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be divided every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Helminthotheca comosa
Helminthotheca comosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Helminthotheca comosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helminthotheca comosa?
Helminthotheca comosa
What type of plant is Helminthotheca comosa?
Herb
Where is Helminthotheca comosa native to?
Africa
Species in the Helminthotheca genus
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,