Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
40377

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12: 631 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039706



Common Names

  • Verbesina aspera
  • Roughleaf Verbesina
  • Rough-Leaved Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina aspera (also called Roughleaf Ironweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to North America. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1 m tall by 0.5 m wide, with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina aspera is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina aspera has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina aspera is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Verbesina aspera

Verbesina aspera is native to the United States and Mexico.

Verbesina aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina aspera?

Verbesina aspera

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina aspera?

Verbesina aspera is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What are the characteristics of Verbesina aspera?

Verbesina aspera is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and leathery leaves.

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-138406: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.