Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verbascifolia
ID:
22312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 957 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021641



Common Names

  • Chrysolaena verbascifolia
  • Verbascifolia Chrysolaena
  • Verbascifolia Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia verbascifolia verbascifolia [unknown]
  • Cacalia verbascifolia (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia verbascifolia Less. [unknown]

Description

Chrysolaena verbascifolia (also called Verbascum thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysolaena verbascifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysolaena verbascifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysolaena verbascifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Chrysolaena verbascifolia

Chrysolaena verbascifolia can be found in the mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

Chrysolaena verbascifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysolaena verbascifolia?

Chrysolaena verbascifolia

What is the natural habitat of Chrysolaena verbascifolia?

It is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

What is the flower color of Chrysolaena verbascifolia?

The flowers are yellow.

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-120928: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.