Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculigera
ID:
114731

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 44: 80 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114060



Common Names

  • Mexican Verbesina
  • Mexican Ironweed
  • Mexican Butterweed


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina auriculigera auriculigera [unknown]

Description

Verbesina auriculigera (also called Mexican Feather, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height, and is covered in small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina auriculigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cardiovascular disorders and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina auriculigera is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina auriculigera is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Verbesina auriculigera

Verbesina auriculigera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Verbesina auriculigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina auriculigera?

Verbesina auriculigera

What is the common name of Verbesina auriculigera?

Mexican Verbesina

What type of plant is Verbesina auriculigera?

Herb

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-75568: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.