Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
93828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) S.Díaz & Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 17(67): 663 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093157

Common Names

  • Verrucosum Daisy
  • Aequatorium Daisy
  • Aequatorium Verrucosum

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Synonyms

  • Aequatorium verrucosum (Wedd.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Senecio verrucosus Sch.Bip. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Gynoxys verrucosa Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Aequatorium verrucosum (also called Warty Aequatorium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meters and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aequatorium verrucosum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aequatorium verrucosum is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aequatorium verrucosum is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Aequatorium verrucosum

Aequatorium verrucosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of France, Italy, and Spain.

Aequatorium verrucosum FAQ

What type of plant is Aequatorium verrucosum?

Aequatorium verrucosum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Aequatorium verrucosum found?

Aequatorium verrucosum is found in South America.

What is the scientific classification of Aequatorium verrucosum?

The scientific classification of Aequatorium verrucosum is Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Aequatorium, Species: A. verrucosum.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49382: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.