Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agricolarum
ID:
135540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 319 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134869



Common Names

  • Verbesina Agricolarum
  • Farmer's Verbesina
  • Farmer's Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina agricolarum (also called farmer's verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet forests, and can be found in elevations up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina agricolarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina agricolarum has white flowers with a diameter of 2-4 mm. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina agricolarum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Verbesina agricolarum

Verbesina agricolarum can be found in the United States, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast regions.

Verbesina agricolarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina agricolarum?

Verbesina agricolarum

What is the common name of Verbesina agricolarum?

Verbesina

What is the family of Verbesina agricolarum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95637: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.