Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breedlovei
ID:
60143

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 150: 244 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059472



Common Names

  • Verbesina Breedlovei
  • Breedlovei
  • Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina breedlovei (also called Breedlove's Verbesina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has small, linear leaves. Its flowers are yellow and it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina breedlovei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina breedlovei has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina breedlovei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand and keep moist. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Verbesina breedlovei

Verbesina breedlovei is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Utah.

Verbesina breedlovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina breedlovei?

Verbesina breedlovei

What is the common name of Verbesina breedlovei?

Breedlove's Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina breedlovei?

Dry, sandy soils in the 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16557: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.