Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
73006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 349 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072335



Common Names

  • Hooker's Balsamorhiza
  • Hooker's Balsamroot
  • Hooker's Sunflower


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Description

Balsamorhiza hookeri (also called Hooker's Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is characterized by its yellow flower heads and hairy stems. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Balsamorhiza hookeri var. lagocephala (W.M.Sharp) Cronquist
Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta A.Nelson
Balsamorhiza hookeri var. neglecta (W.M.Sharp) Cronquist
Balsamorhiza hookeri var. idahoensis (W.M.Sharp) Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Balsamorhiza hookeri has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza hookeri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil, and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza hookeri

Balsamorhiza hookeri can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Balsamorhiza hookeri FAQ

What is Balsamorhiza hookeri?

Balsamorhiza hookeri is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Balsamorhiza hookeri grow?

Balsamorhiza hookeri is native to the Caucasus region of Russia.

What is the growth habit of Balsamorhiza hookeri?

Balsamorhiza hookeri is an herbaceous perennial plant with a spreading habit.

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-29087: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.