Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifidum
ID:
64402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 130 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063731



Common Names

  • Helenium Pinnatifidum
  • Pinnatifidum Helenium
  • Pinnatifidum Sneezeweed


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Description

Helenium pinnatifidum (also called 'Pinnatifid Sneezeweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium pinnatifidum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Helenium pinnatifidum flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium pinnatifidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Helenium pinnatifidum

Helenium pinnatifidum can be found in moist meadows, wet prairies, and along streams in the eastern United States.

Helenium pinnatifidum FAQ

What type of soil does Helenium pinnatifidum prefer?

Helenium pinnatifidum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Helenium pinnatifidum prefer?

Helenium pinnatifidum prefers cool to temperate climates.

What type of light does Helenium pinnatifidum prefer?

Helenium pinnatifidum prefers partial shade.

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-20695: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.