Verbesina caleaefolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caleaefolia
ID:
69214
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 18: 59. 1955
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068543
Common Names
- Verbesina caleaefolia
- Caleaefolia Verbesina
- Caleaefolia Ironweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Verbesina caleaefolia (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single white flower head. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina caleaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina caleaefolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Verbesina caleaefolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Verbesina caleaefolia
Verbesina caleaefolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the region. It is also cultivated in gardens in North America.
Verbesina caleaefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina caleaefolia?
Verbesina caleaefolia
What is the family of Verbesina caleaefolia?
Asteraceae
Where is Verbesina caleaefolia found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
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-25394: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.