Status:
valid
Authors:
Rouleau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. lxxi. 272 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133511
Common Names
- Helen's Ragweed
- Helen's Ambrosia
- Helen's Bursage
Description
Ambrosia helenae (also called Helen's Ambrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia helenae has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambrosia helenae has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia helenae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Ambrosia helenae
Ambrosia helenae is native to the western United States and can be found in the wild in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Ambrosia helenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia helenae?
Ambrosia helenae
What type of plant is Ambrosia helenae?
It is an herbaceous perennial.
Where is Ambrosia helenae native to?
It is native to Mexico.
Species in the Ambrosia genus
Ambrosia chamissonis,
Ambrosia dumosa,
Ambrosia nivea,
Ambrosia flexuosa,
Ambrosia microcephala,
Ambrosia intergradiens,
Ambrosia platyspina,
Ambrosia deltoidea,
Ambrosia salsola,
Ambrosia linearis,
Ambrosia pumila,
Ambrosia acanthicarpa,
Ambrosia dentata,
Ambrosia cheiranthifolia,
Ambrosia arborescens,
Ambrosia polystachya,
Ambrosia chenopodiifolia,
Ambrosia johnstoniorum,
Ambrosia artemisiifolia,
Ambrosia artemisioides,
Ambrosia tomentosa,
Ambrosia divaricata,
Ambrosia canescens,
Ambrosia artemisioides,
Ambrosia arborescens,
Ambrosia scabra,
Ambrosia tenuifolia,
Ambrosia bryantii,
Ambrosia carduacea,
Ambrosia monogyra,
Ambrosia magdalenae,
Ambrosia confertiflora,
Ambrosia grayi,
Ambrosia pannosa,
Ambrosia bidentata,
Ambrosia camphorata,
Ambrosia cordifolia,
Ambrosia trifida,
Ambrosia ilicifolia,
Ambrosia ambrosioides,
Ambrosia sandersonii,
Ambrosia cumanensis,
Ambrosia helenae,
Ambrosia velutina,
Ambrosia acuminata,
Ambrosia psilostachya,
Ambrosia hispida,
Ambrosia eriocentra,
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,