Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
straminea
ID:
38803

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 55: 88 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038132



Common Names

  • Helogyne Straminea
  • Helogyne
  • Straminea


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium stramineum DC. [unknown]
  • Helogyne weberbaueri B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Helogyne fiebrigii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Helogyne straminea (also called 'Pink Helogyne' and 'Pink Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a woody base. Its leaves are covered with white hairs, giving it a woolly appearance. It grows in rocky grasslands and scrublands, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Helogyne straminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helogyne straminea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helogyne straminea is a perennial herb that grows in the dry regions of Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Helogyne straminea

Helogyne straminea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Helogyne straminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helogyne straminea?

Helogyne straminea

What is the common name of Helogyne straminea?

Straw-colored Helogyne

What is the natural habitat of Helogyne straminea?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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