Status:
valid
Authors:
Bierner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 3(3): 294 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129225
Common Names
- Helenium ovallense
- Oxeye Daisy
- Yellow Daisy
Description
Helenium ovallense (also called Oval-leaf Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It has small yellow flowers and grows in moist, open woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Helenium ovallense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helenium ovallense has yellow, daisy-like flower heads and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helenium ovallense is a perennial that grows best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Helenium ovallense
Helenium ovallense is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Helenium ovallense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helenium ovallense?
Helenium ovallense
What type of plant is Helenium ovallense?
A flowering plant
Where is Helenium ovallense found?
It is found in North America
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,