Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentinum
ID:
6912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ariza

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytochemistry 31(5): 1626 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006241



Common Names

  • Argentine Sneezeweed
  • Helenium argentinum
  • Argentine Sneezeweed


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Description

Helenium argentinum (also called 'Argentine Sneezeweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium argentinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium argentinum is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium argentinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helenium argentinum

Helenium argentinum is native to South America and can be found in moist, grassy areas. It is also found in parts of Argentina and Chile.

Helenium argentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium argentinum?

Helenium argentinum

What are the common names of Helenium argentinum?

Argentine Sneezeweed

What is the natural habitat of Helenium argentinum?

It is native to South America

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-106012: Based on the initial data import
Luis Ariza Espinar (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ariza' in the authors string.