Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barrancae
ID:
7468

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Harker & N.Jiménez

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54(3): 182 (181-189; fig. 1) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006797



Common Names

  • Verbesina Barrancae
  • Barrancae Verbesina
  • Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina barrancae (also called Barranca verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family with yellow flowers and a long taproot. It is native to Central America and is found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina barrancae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina barrancae is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina barrancae is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Verbesina barrancae

Verbesina barrancae is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Verbesina barrancae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina barrancae?

Verbesina barrancae

What is the family of Verbesina barrancae?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Verbesina barrancae?

Southwestern United States

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

Mollie Harker (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Harker' in the authors string.
Noemí Jiménez Reyes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Jiménez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325880-2: Based on the initial data import