Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 389 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125133
Common Names
- Chihuahuan Verbesina
- Chihuahuan Crownbeard
- Chihuahuan White Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina chihuahuensis (also called Chihuahuan Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina chihuahuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina chihuahuensis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina chihuahuensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Verbesina chihuahuensis
Verbesina chihuahuensis can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of the United States and Mexico.
Verbesina chihuahuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina chihuahuensis?
Verbesina chihuahuensis
What are the common names of Verbesina chihuahuensis?
Chihuahuan wingstem
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina chihuahuensis?
Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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,