Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
96374

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 53: 56 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095703



Common Names

  • Verbesina densifolia
  • Denseleaf Verbesina
  • Dense-leaf Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina cocuyensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina densifolia (also called dense-leaved ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina densifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina densifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina densifolia is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Verbesina densifolia

Verbesina densifolia is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Verbesina densifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina densifolia?

Verbesina densifolia

What is the family of Verbesina densifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Verbesina densifolia?

Grasslands, scrub, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51882: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.