Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discoidea
ID:
5708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 19(1-2): 56. 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005037



Common Names

  • Verbesina discoidea
  • Verbesina discoideas
  • Verbesina discoideum


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Description

Verbesina discoidea (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a single stem with white flowers and grows in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina discoidea is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and in cosmetics and skincare products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina discoidea has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center disk. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina discoidea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina discoidea

Verbesina discoidea is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Verbesina discoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina discoidea?

Verbesina discoidea

What is the common name of Verbesina discoidea?

Discoid Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina discoidea?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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-10485: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.