Helenium autumnale
Helenium autumnale, commonly known as Autumn Sneezeweed, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to North American wetlands. Renowned for its vibrant, daisy-like golden blooms, it flourishes in late summer. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant plays a vital role in supporting local pollinators and enriching diverse prairie ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Helenium autumnale
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is within the genus Helenium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helenium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several diverse regions of Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Germany. Moving toward Eastern Europe, it can be found throughout the Baltic States as well as in South European Russia. The species also extends into Central Asia, where it inhabits the landscapes of Tajikistan. Finally, its range is confirmed to include the territory of Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helenium autumnale has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ²¹⁰Po.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ²¹⁰Po | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |