Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echioides
ID:
124557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(2): 176 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123886



Common Names

  • Helminthotheca
  • Echioides
  • Oxeye Daisy


Searching for Helminthotheca echioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Picris spinosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Picris humifusa Willd. [unknown]
  • Picris ruderalis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Helminthia humifusa Trevir. [unknown]
  • Crepis echioides All. [unknown]
  • Helminthia pratensis Chevall. [unknown]
  • Helminthotheca echioides (L.) Lack [unknown]
  • Helminthia echioides (L.) Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Helminthia echioides echioides [unknown]
  • Picris echioides humifusa (Willd.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Picris echioides crepidiformis Thell. [unknown]
  • Picris echioides tuberculata (Moench) Fiori [unknown]
  • Picris echioides echioides [unknown]
  • Picris echioides L. [unknown]
  • Helminthia spinosa DC. [unknown]
  • Helminthia dichotoma Dulac [unknown]
  • Helminthia tuberculata Moench [unknown]
  • Picris echioides pratensis (DC.) Maire [unknown]
  • Helminthia rigida Schult. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Helminthia echioides (L.) Holub [unknown]
  • Helminthia echioides (L.) Juss. [unknown]
  • Hieracium helminthia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Helminthotheca echioides mollis (Duby) P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Helminthotheca echioides pratensis (Chevall.) P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Helminthotheca echioides incisa P.D.Sell [unknown]

Description

Helminthotheca echioides (also called Helminthotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and is found in grasslands. It has feathery leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Helminthotheca echioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Helminthotheca echioides flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Helminthotheca echioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Helminthotheca echioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Helminthotheca echioides

Helminthotheca echioides is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Helminthotheca echioides FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Helminthotheca echioides?

Helminthotheca echioides prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

How often should I water Helminthotheca echioides?

Helminthotheca echioides should be watered regularly, but not too frequently. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Helminthotheca echioides?

Helminthotheca echioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or take cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

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-8501: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.