Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
autumnale
ID:
125554

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 886 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124883



Common Names

  • Helenium
  • Autumnale
  • Autumn Sneezeweed


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Synonyms

  • Helenium tubuliflorum DC. [unknown]
  • Heleniastrum montanum Nieuwl. & Lunell [unknown]
  • Helenium macranthum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Helenium altissimum Link [unknown]
  • Helenium pubescens Aiton [unknown]
  • Helenium pubescens Dryand. [unknown]
  • Helenia decurrens Moench [unknown]
  • Helenium latifolium Mill. [unknown]
  • Heleniastrum autumnale (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helenium grandiflorum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Helenium parviflorum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Helenium autumnale grandiflorum (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Helenium longifolium Sm. [unknown]
  • Helenium montanum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Helenium autumnale canaliculatum (Lam.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Helenium commutatum Link [unknown]
  • Helenium autumnale parviflorum (Nutt.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Helenium autumnale fylesii B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Helenium autumnale montanum (Nutt.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Helenia autumnalis Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Helenium canaliculatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Helenium pumilum Willd. [unknown]

Description

Helenium autumnale (also called Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a long, thin stem with yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium autumnale is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium autumnale is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium autumnale is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the clumps of roots. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale can be found in North America.

Helenium autumnale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium autumnale?

Helenium autumnale

What is the common name of Helenium autumnale?

Autumn Sneezeweed

What is the habitat of Helenium autumnale?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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