Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allophylla
ID:
46692

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12: 633 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046021



Common Names

  • Verbesina allophylla
  • Allophyllous Verbesina
  • Allophyllous-leaved Verbesina


Searching for Verbesina allophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Verbesina allophylla (also called Allophyllum Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina allophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina allophylla has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Verbesina allophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina allophylla is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Verbesina allophylla

Verbesina allophylla can be found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

Verbesina allophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina allophylla?

Verbesina allophylla

What are the common names of Verbesina allophylla?

Allophyllous Verbesina

What is the habitat of Verbesina allophylla?

Verbesina allophylla is found in the tropical and subtropical regions 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,