Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
20671

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 555 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020000



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Crassipes
  • Verbesina Crassipes


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Description

Verbesina crassipes (also called Thick-leaved Verbesina, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina crassipes is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina crassipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Verbesina crassipes

Verbesina crassipes is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Verbesina crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina crassipes?

Verbesina crassipes

What type of plant is Verbesina crassipes?

Herb

Where is Verbesina crassipes native to?

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-119339: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.