Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuatoriana
ID:
70906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagást.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. La Lib. : 26 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070235



Common Names

  • Verbesina Ecuatoriana
  • Wingstem
  • Golden Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina ecuatoriana (also called Ecuadorian verbesina, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are covered with white, woolly hairs. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina ecuatoriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina ecuatoriana has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a thin taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina ecuatoriana is a perennial herbaceous species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Verbesina ecuatoriana

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

Verbesina ecuatoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina ecuatoriana?

Verbesina ecuatoriana

What is the common name of Verbesina ecuatoriana?

Ecuadorean Verbesina

What is the family of Verbesina ecuatoriana?

Asteraceae

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,