Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiatum
ID:
62420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Seckt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Revista Univ. Nac. Córdoba 17(9-10): 50 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061749



Common Names

  • Helenium radiatum
  • Radial Helenium
  • Radial Helenium Plant


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Description

Helenium radiatum (also called Radiate Helenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is commonly found in meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium radiatum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium radiatum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium radiatum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Helenium radiatum

Helenium radiatum is native to North America and can be found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and fields.

Helenium radiatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium radiatum?

Helenium radiatum

What type of plant is Helenium radiatum?

It is a herb

Where does Helenium radiatum grow?

It is native to North America

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-18771: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Mark William Bierner (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bierner' in the authors string.