Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barragana
ID:
36416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mutisia n.° 19: 8 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035745



Common Names

  • Barragana Verbesina
  • Barragana False-Sunflower
  • Barragana Verbesina Plant


Searching for Verbesina barragana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Verbesina barragana (also called Mexican Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist soils, usually in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina barragana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina barragana is yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

Searching for Verbesina barragana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina barragana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Verbesina barragana

Verbesina barragana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Verbesina barragana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina barragana?

Verbesina barragana

What are the common names of Verbesina barragana?

Barragan's Goldenaster, Barragan's Verbesina

What is the habitat of Verbesina barragana?

Verbesina barragana is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-134571: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.