Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vernale
ID:
130092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 210 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129421



Common Names

  • Helenium Vernale
  • Helenium
  • Vernale


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Synonyms

  • Helenium denticulatum Moldenke [unknown]
  • Helenium leptopoda Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Heleniastrum vernale Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helenium helenium Small [unknown]
  • Helenium puberulum Wood [unknown]
  • Helenium decurrens Moldenke [unknown]
  • Leptopoda puberula puberula [unknown]
  • Leptopoda helenium Nutt. [unknown]
  • Leptopoda denticulata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Leptopoda helenioides Cass. [unknown]
  • Helenium mexicanum A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Leptopoda decurrens Macbr. [unknown]
  • Heleniastrum helenium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helenium nuttallii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Helenium nuttallii nuttallii [unknown]
  • Leptopoda puberula Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Helenium vernale (also called Vernal Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a branched stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in grassland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium vernale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium vernale has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow-orange center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium vernale is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Helenium vernale

Helenium vernale is native to North America and is found in moist, open habitats. It can be found in the United States and Canada.

Helenium vernale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium vernale?

Helenium vernale

What is the common name of Helenium vernale?

Early Sneezeweed

What is the family of Helenium vernale?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Helenium vernale?

Moist meadows, wet woods, and stream banks

What is the flowering season of Helenium vernale?

Summer

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-90352: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.