Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
12270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Britton ex Kearney

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 20(12): 485 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011599



Common Names

  • Verbesina alternifolia
  • Alternate-Leaved Verbesina
  • Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Coreopsis procera Dryand. [unknown]
  • Verbesina coreopsis Michx. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis acuta Pursh [unknown]
  • Ridan alternifolia Britton [unknown]
  • Actinomeris squarrosa squarrosa [unknown]
  • Actinomeris alternifolia alternifolia [unknown]
  • Ridan alternifolia alternifolia [unknown]
  • Verbesina coreopsis coreopsis [unknown]
  • Actinomeris oppositifolia Fresen. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis procera Aiton [unknown]
  • Actinomeris squaeosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Pterophyton procerum Cass. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis alternifolia L. [unknown]
  • Actinomeris squarrosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Peramibus acutus Raf. [unknown]
  • Pterophyton alternifolium Cass. [unknown]
  • Actinomeris alternifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Actinomeris procera Steud. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina alternifolia (also called Wingstem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and is covered with white hairs. It is found in dry open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina alternifolia has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina alternifolia is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, while cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Verbesina alternifolia

Verbesina alternifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Verbesina alternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina alternifolia?

Verbesina alternifolia

What are the common names of Verbesina alternifolia?

Wingstem, alternate-leaved verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina alternifolia?

Mesic to dry prairies, savannas, and open woodlands

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-111241: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.