Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissita
ID:
26241

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xx. (1885) 299.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025570



Common Names

  • Verbesina Dissita
  • Dissita Verbesina
  • Spreading Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina dissita (also called Spreading Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual native to the southwestern United States. It typically grows up to 2-3 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina dissita is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina dissita is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina dissita is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Verbesina dissita

Verbesina dissita is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains.

Verbesina dissita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina dissita?

Verbesina dissita

What is the common name of Verbesina dissita?

Distant Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina dissita?

Dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grasslands, 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-124705: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.