Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calciphila
ID:
82046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 262 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081375



Common Names

  • Verbesina Calciphila
  • Calcium-loving Verbesina
  • Calcium-loving Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina calciphila (also called Calcium-Loving Verbesina, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina calciphila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Verbesina calciphila flower is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina calciphila is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Verbesina calciphila

Verbesina calciphila is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides.

Verbesina calciphila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina calciphila?

Verbesina calciphila

What is the common name of Verbesina calciphila?

Calcareous Verbesina

Where is Verbesina calciphila native to?

Mexico

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-37921: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.