Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ampliatifolia
ID:
89136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagást. & Quip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 5(2): 141. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088465



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Broadleaf Verbesina
  • Broadleaf Daisy


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Description

Verbesina ampliatifolia (also called 'Broad-leaved Verbesina', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina ampliatifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina ampliatifolia is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina ampliatifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easily propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10.

Where to Find Verbesina ampliatifolia

Verbesina ampliatifolia can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Verbesina ampliatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina ampliatifolia?

Verbesina ampliatifolia

What is the common name of Verbesina ampliatifolia?

Broad-leaved Verbesina

Where is Verbesina ampliatifolia native to?

Mexico

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-448: Based on the initial data import
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Victor Quipuscoa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quip.' in the authors string.