Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
104019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12(10): 634. 1925 [Dec 1925]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103348



Common Names

  • Verbesina Cumingii
  • Cuming's Verbesina
  • Cuming Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina cumingii (also called Cuming's Verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a gray-green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina cumingii has been used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina cumingii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina cumingii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Verbesina cumingii

Verbesina cumingii is native to the Philippines. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Verbesina cumingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina cumingii?

Verbesina cumingii

What is the common name of Verbesina cumingii?

Cuming's Ironweed

Where is Verbesina cumingii native to?

Verbesina cumingii is 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-6087: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.