Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristata
ID:
130510

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 1: 8 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129839



Common Names

  • Verbesina aristata
  • Aristate Verbesina
  • Aristate Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Actinomeris nudicaulis Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ochronelis sulfurea Raf. [unknown]
  • Pterophyton aristatum (Ell.) Alexander [unknown]
  • Helianthus aristatus Elliott [unknown]
  • Pterophyton aristatum Alexander ex Small [unknown]
  • Verbesina nudicaulis A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Verbesina aristata (also called Chilean verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina aristata is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina aristata can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Verbesina aristata

Verbesina aristata is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Verbesina aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina aristata?

Verbesina aristata

What is the common name of Verbesina aristata?

Aristate Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina aristata?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-90762: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.