Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chihuahuense
ID:
31365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bierner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Sida 5(1): 45. 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030694

Common Names

  • Helenium chihuahuense
  • Chihuahuan Helenium
  • Chihuahuan Sneezeweed

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Description

Helenium chihuahuense (also called ‘Chihuahuan sneezeweed’, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 15-60 cm and has a stem diameter of up to 5 mm. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium chihuahuense is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes as a decorative element. It has a yellow flower that blooms in the summer and is attractive to pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helenium chihuahuense has bright yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium chihuahuense is a perennial herb that is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It blooms in late summer and early fall with yellow daisy-like flowers.

Where to Find Helenium chihuahuense

Helenium chihuahuense can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico.

Helenium chihuahuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium chihuahuense?

Helenium chihuahuense

What is the natural habitat of Helenium chihuahuense?

It is found in open woods, meadows, and roadsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the blooming season of Helenium chihuahuense?

It blooms from June to August.

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,

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