Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Leopoldina xx. (1884) 93.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062981
Common Names
- Verbesina Abscondita
- Hidden Verbesina
- White Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina abscondita (also called 'Hidden Verbesina', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as roadsides and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina abscondita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina abscondita has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina abscondita is a perennial herb that grows in sunny, dry areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Verbesina abscondita
Verbesina abscondita can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Verbesina abscondita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina abscondita?
Verbesina abscondita
What is the common name of Verbesina abscondita?
Hidden Verbesina
What is the family of Verbesina abscondita?
Asteraceae
Species in the Verbesina genus
Verbesina synethes,
Verbesina cymbipalea,
Verbesina linearis,
Verbesina teotepecana,
Verbesina platanarana,
Verbesina machucana,
Verbesina propinqua,
Verbesina ortegae,
Verbesina hispida,
Verbesina lundellii,
Verbesina peruviana,
Verbesina nelsonii,
Verbesina bolanosana,
Verbesina liebmannii,
Verbesina lehmannii,
Verbesina platyptera,
Verbesina walteri,
Verbesina discoidea,
Verbesina heterophylla,
Verbesina macbridei,
Verbesina angustifolia,
Verbesina microcarpa,
Verbesina pallens,
Verbesina longifolia,
Verbesina rhomboidea,
Verbesina chilapana,
Verbesina barrancae,
Verbesina hypoglauca,
Verbesina blakeana,
Verbesina centroboyacana,
Verbesina villaregalis,
Verbesina oligactis,
Verbesina nayaritensis,
Verbesina eperetma,
Verbesina grayi,
Verbesina acuminata,
Verbesina barclayae,
Verbesina alternifolia,
Verbesina leucactinota,
Verbesina reyesii,
Verbesina robinsonii,
Verbesina schaffneri,
Verbesina kingii,
Verbesina dentata,
Verbesina ricacosta,
Verbesina contumacensis,
Verbesina holwayi,
Verbesina richardsonii,
Verbesina minarum,
Verbesina plowmanii,
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,