Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást. & Quip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 5(2): 143 (-146, fig. 2) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079908
Common Names
- Verbesina aypatensis
- Mexican Ironweed
- Wingstem
Description
Verbesina aypatensis (also called white-rayed crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a single erect stem with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina aypatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina aypatensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina aypatensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Verbesina aypatensis
Verbesina aypatensis can be found in Mexico, primarily in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Veracruz.
Verbesina aypatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina aypatensis?
Verbesina aypatensis
What is the common name of Verbesina aypatensis?
Apatenco Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina aypatensis?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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
Victor Quipuscoa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quip.' in the authors string.