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
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.
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,