Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestre
ID:
44594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. 1291, 1341 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043923



Common Names

  • Helenium campestre
  • Field Sneezeweed
  • Field Helenium


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Description

Helenium campestre (also called Field Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium campestre has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium campestre is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium campestre is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helenium campestre

Helenium campestre is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Helenium campestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium campestre?

Helenium campestre

What is the common name of Helenium campestre?

Field Sneezeweed

What is the natural habitat of Helenium campestre?

Helenium campestre is native to Europe and Asia

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,

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