Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columbiana
ID:
83268

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 211 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082597



Common Names

  • Columbian Verbesina
  • Columbia Golden Aster
  • Columbia Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina weberbaueri Sagást. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina columbiana (also called Columbian Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb. It is native to the United States and Canada, and grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina columbiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina columbiana is a small yellow disc flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina columbiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Verbesina columbiana

Verbesina columbiana is native to the western United States and can be found in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and meadows.

Verbesina columbiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina columbiana?

Verbesina columbiana

What is the common name of Verbesina columbiana?

Columbian Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina columbiana?

Verbesina columbiana is native to the western United States and Canada, where it grows in moist meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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