Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thurberi
ID:
133795

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 32.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133124



Common Names

  • Thurber's Sneezeweed
  • Thurber's Helenium
  • Helenium Thurberi


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Description

Helenium thurberi (also called Thurber's Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium thurberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium thurberi has yellow flowers with brown centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium thurberi is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Helenium thurberi

Helenium thurberi is native to North America, including parts of the United States and Canada. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Helenium thurberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium thurberi?

Helenium thurberi

What is the common name of Helenium thurberi?

Thurber's sneezeweed

What is the natural habitat of Helenium thurberi?

It is native to 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-93945: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.