Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevilingua
ID:
76477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagást.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 5: 35, fig. (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075806



Common Names

  • Short-Ling Verbena
  • Short-Ling Ironweed
  • Short-Ling Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina brevilingua (also called Short-Lipped Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 20-50 cm. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina brevilingua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina brevilingua has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina brevilingua is an annual herb native to North America. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be thinned regularly to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Verbesina brevilingua

Verbesina brevilingua is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Verbesina brevilingua FAQ

What is the common name of Verbesina brevilingua?

Short-tongued ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina brevilingua?

Grasslands and open forests

What is the flowering period of Verbesina brevilingua?

Summer and autumn

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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