Helenium autumnale Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 886. 1753.

"Habitat in America septentrionali [ “septenttionali”].” RCN: 6412.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 45: 486, pl. 796. 1943): Herb. Linn. No. 1005.1 (LINN; iso- S?) .

Generitype of Helenium Linnaeus.

Current name: Helenium autumnale L. ( Asteraceae).