Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verbesina
ID:
1626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 304 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000955



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Verbesina Adenostemma
  • Adenostemma Verbesina


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Description

Adenostemma verbesina (also called White-top, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostemma verbesina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenostemma verbesina is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostemma verbesina is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Adenostemma verbesina

Adenostemma verbesina is native to Asia, primarily in the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.

Adenostemma verbesina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenostemma verbesina?

Adenostemma verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Adenostemma verbesina?

Adenostemma verbesina is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Adenostemma verbesina?

Adenostemma verbesina is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

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