Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
74991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 9: 361 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074320



Common Names

  • Bolivian Verbesina
  • Verbesina Boliviana
  • Boliviana Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina bridgesii Rusby [unknown]
  • Verbesina mandonii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Verbesina mandonii Sch.Bip. ex B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina boliviana (also called Bolivian Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual plant with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina boliviana is a drought-tolerant plant that is used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina boliviana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina boliviana is a perennial shrub which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Verbesina boliviana

Verbesina boliviana can be found in the mountains of Bolivia and Peru.

Verbesina boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina boliviana?

Verbesina boliviana

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina boliviana?

Verbesina boliviana is native to South America.

What are the common uses of Verbesina boliviana?

Verbesina boliviana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,

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