Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
88032

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 6: 106 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087361



Common Names

  • Narrowleaf Verbesina
  • Narrowleaf Crownbeard
  • Narrowleaf Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Encelia angustifolia Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina angustissima (also called Narrowleaf Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina angustissima has small yellow flowers, each with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina angustissima is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Verbesina angustissima

Verbesina angustissima is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.

Verbesina angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina angustissima?

Verbesina angustissima

What is the common name of Verbesina angustissima?

Narrow-leaved Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina angustissima?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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-43725: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.