Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(16): 158 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088447
Common Names
- Verbesina
- Tree Verbesina
- Tree Daisy
Description
Verbesina arborea (also called 'Tree Verbesina', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina arborea 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 arborea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina arborea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Verbesina arborea
Verbesina arborea can be found in the southeastern United States.
Verbesina arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina arborea?
Verbesina arborea
What is the common name of Verbesina arborea?
Tree Verbesina
Where is Verbesina arborea 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,