Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diluta
ID:
134557

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ernstia n.° 29: 10(-11) (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133886



Common Names

  • Verbesina diluta
  • Dilute Verbesina
  • Slender Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina diluta (also called Slender verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina diluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina diluta has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina diluta is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 12-18 inches. The plant will bloom from late spring to early summer.

Where to Find Verbesina diluta

Verbesina diluta is found in the Northern Hemisphere in temperate regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Verbesina diluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina diluta?

Verbesina diluta

What is the common name of Verbesina diluta?

Slender Verbesina

Where is Verbesina diluta 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,