Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
47310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Alph.Wood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Amer. Bot. Fl. : 182 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046639



Common Names

  • Helenium brevifolium
  • Short-leaved Helenium
  • Short-leaved Sneezeweed


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Description

Helenium brevifolium (also called Short-leaved Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, prairies, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium brevifolium is a native plant that is often used in landscaping. It is a drought tolerant plant that is attractive to birds and butterflies. It can be used to create a colorful, low-maintenance garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium brevifolium has yellow-orange daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium brevifolium is an easy to grow perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Sow seeds in the spring in a cold frame or in situ in the autumn.

Where to Find Helenium brevifolium

Helenium brevifolium is native to North America, from Canada to the Carolinas.

Helenium brevifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium brevifolium?

Helenium brevifolium

What type of plant is Helenium brevifolium?

Helenium brevifolium is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where does Helenium brevifolium grow?

Helenium brevifolium is native to the western United States and Canada.

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-145103: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Alphonso Wood (1810-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alph.Wood' in the authors string.