Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eperetma
ID:
11647

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 60: 43 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010976



Common Names

  • Eperetma Verbesina
  • Eperetma Golden Crownbeard
  • Eperetma Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina eperetma (also called Eperetma verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina eperetma 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina eperetma is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina eperetma is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Verbesina eperetma

Verbesina eperetma can be found in the mountains of South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Verbesina eperetma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina eperetma?

Verbesina eperetma

What is the common name of Verbesina eperetma?

Verbesina eperetma

Where is Verbesina eperetma found?

Verbesina eperetma is found in Mexico and Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110635: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.