Helenium microcephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephalum
ID:
131431
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 667 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130760
Common Names
- Microcephalum Helenium
- Microcephalum Sneezeweed
- Microcephalum Helenioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helenium microcephalum (also called Smallhead Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a hairy stem. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helenium microcephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow and orange flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Helenium microcephalum var. ooclinium (A.Gray) BiernerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helenium microcephalum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helenium microcephalum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Helenium microcephalum
Helenium microcephalum is native to the central and eastern United States, from Texas to New York.
Helenium microcephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helenium microcephalum?
Helenium microcephalum
What is the common name of Helenium microcephalum?
Small-headed Sneezeweed
What type of plant is Helenium microcephalum?
Herb
Species in the Helenium genus
Helenium bolanderi, Helenium argentinum, Helenium stenopterum, Helenium vallenariense, Helenium virginicum, Helenium donianum, Helenium chihuahuense, Helenium aromaticum, Helenium scaposum, Helenium integrifolium, Helenium flexuosum, Helenium campestre, Helenium mexicanum, Helenium quadridentatum, Helenium donianum, Helenium brevifolium, Helenium radiatum, Helenium pinnatifidum, Helenium laciniatum, Helenium atacamense, Helenium bigelovii, Helenium elegans, Helenium amarum, Helenium glaucum, Helenium scorzoneraefolium, Helenium urmenetae, Helenium autumnale, Helenium drummondii, Helenium ovallense, Helenium vernale, Helenium puberulum, Helenium microcephalum, Helenium thurberi, Helenium insulare, Helenium arizonicum, Helenium linifolium,
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-9165: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.