Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallenariense
ID:
22542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Bierner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 3(3): 296 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021871



Common Names

  • Helenium vallenariense
  • Vallenariense helenium
  • Vallenariense sneezeweed


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Description

Helenium vallenariense (also called Mexican sneezeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium vallenariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium vallenariense has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium vallenariense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the fall when the plant is dormant. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.

Where to Find Helenium vallenariense

Helenium vallenariense is found in Mexico and Central America.

Helenium vallenariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium vallenariense?

Helenium vallenariense

Where does Helenium vallenariense grow?

Helenium vallenariense is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What type of plant is Helenium vallenariense?

Helenium vallenariense is an annual herb.

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-121150: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Mark William Bierner (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bierner' in the authors string.