Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callilepis
ID:
29034

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 384 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028363



Common Names

  • Callilepsis Verbesina
  • Mexican White Crownbeard
  • White Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina callilepis (also called Verbesina encelioides, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun, and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina callilepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina callilepis has yellow flowers with a central tuft of white bristles, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina callilepis is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Verbesina callilepis

Verbesina callilepis is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.

Verbesina callilepis FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Verbesina callilepis?

Verbesina callilepis prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

What is the growth rate of Verbesina callilepis?

Verbesina callilepis is a slow-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 1 inch per year.

What is the lifespan of Verbesina callilepis?

Verbesina callilepis is a long-lived perennial, with a lifespan of up to 10 years.

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-127415: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.