Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 674 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007631
Common Names
- Verbesina blakeana
- Blake's Verbesina
- Blake's Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina blakeana (also called Blake's Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina blakeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina blakeana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina blakeana is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Verbesina blakeana
Verbesina blakeana is native to California and can be found in the wild in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada.
Verbesina blakeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina blakeana?
Verbesina blakeana
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina blakeana?
It is native to the southwestern United States.
What are the characteristics of Verbesina blakeana?
It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height, with yellow flowers and lance-shaped 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,