Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex S.Watson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 106 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121613
Common Names
- Verbesina Coahuilensis
- Coahuilensis Verbesina
- Verbesina Coahuilensis
Synonyms
- Verbesina coahuilensis coahuilensis [unknown]
Description
Verbesina coahuilensis (also called Coahuila verbesina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina coahuilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbesina coahuilensis var. viridior B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina coahuilensis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina coahuilensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Verbesina coahuilensis
Verbesina coahuilensis is native to the Mexican state of Coahuila.
Verbesina coahuilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina coahuilensis?
Verbesina coahuilensis
What type of plant is Verbesina coahuilensis?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina coahuilensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,