Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scorzoneraefolium
ID:
119134

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vii. (1868) 359

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118463



Common Names

  • Scorzonera-leaved Helenium
  • Scorzonera-leaved Sneezeweed
  • Scorzonera-leaved Sneezewort


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Synonyms

  • Helenium scorzoneraefolium ghiesbrechtii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hecubaea aptera S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Helenium scorzoneraefolium scorzoneraefolium [unknown]
  • Hecubaea scorzonerifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Helenium apterum (S.F.Blake) Bierner [unknown]
  • Helenium scorzonerifolium ghiesbrechtii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Helenium scorzoneraefolium (also called False Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium scorzoneraefolium has been used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium scorzoneraefolium is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium scorzoneraefolium is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Helenium scorzoneraefolium

Helenium scorzoneraefolium is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Helenium scorzoneraefolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium scorzoneraefolium?

Helenium scorzoneraefolium

What is the common name of Helenium scorzoneraefolium?

Scorzonera-leaved Helenium

What is the habitat of Helenium scorzoneraefolium?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-79792: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.