Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrina
ID:
21396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagást. & Zapata

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 8(1): 31 (-35; fig. 1) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020725



Common Names

  • Verbesina citrina
  • Citrina Verbesina
  • Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina citrina (also called 'Lemon Verbesina', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina citrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and also as a source of food for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina citrina has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina citrina is an annual plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Verbesina citrina

Verbesina citrina can be found in the United States.

Verbesina citrina FAQ

What are the common names of Verbesina citrina?

Verbesina citrina is commonly known as lemon verbesina.

What is the scientific classification of Verbesina citrina?

Verbesina citrina is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Verbesina citrina found?

Verbesina citrina is found in South America.

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-120042: Based on the initial data import
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Mario Zapata: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zapata' in the authors string.