Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 232 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077014
Common Names
- Crocate Verbesina
- Crocate Crownbeard
- Crocate False Sunflower
Synonyms
- Spilanthes heterophyllus Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Platypteris crocata Kunth [unknown]
- Bidens crocata Cav. [unknown]
- Spilanthes crocata Sims [unknown]
- Verbesina crocata (Cav.) Less. ex DC. [deprecated]
Description
Verbesina crocata (also called Orange Crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has orange flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina crocata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina crocata is a yellow-green inflorescence, with the seed being a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina crocata is a perennial plant native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Verbesina crocata
Verbesina crocata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia. It is often found in open woods, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Verbesina crocata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina crocata?
Verbesina crocata
What is the common name of Verbesina crocata?
Crocata yellow crownbeard
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina crocata?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas east to Florida and north to North Carolina
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,