Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aligera
ID:
97315

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 44: 79 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096644



Common Names

  • Verbesina aligera
  • Wingstem
  • Wingstem Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina aligera (also called Winged Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in open areas and grasslands, and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina aligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina aligera is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 2-3 mm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina aligera is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.

Where to Find Verbesina aligera

Verbesina aligera is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Verbesina aligera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina aligera?

Verbesina aligera

What is the common name of Verbesina aligera?

Wingstem

Where is Verbesina aligera found?

It is found in the tropical forests of South America

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-52784: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.