Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaposum
ID:
35221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 469 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034550



Common Names

  • Helenium Scaposum
  • Scaposum Stemless Sneezeweed
  • Scaposum Sneezeweed


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Description

Helenium scaposum (also called Scapose Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and has small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in wet, open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium scaposum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium scaposum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium scaposum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Helenium scaposum

Helenium scaposum can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

Helenium scaposum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium scaposum?

Helenium scaposum

What is the common name of Helenium scaposum?

Scapose Sneezeweed

What is the natural habitat of Helenium scaposum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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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