Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
115086

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 558 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114415



Common Names

  • Verbesina fastigiata
  • Tall Verbesina
  • Tall Golden-aster


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Description

Verbesina fastigiata (also called Fastigiate golden crownbeard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to North America. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina fastigiata is a white-yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black achene. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina fastigiata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the root ball should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina fastigiata

Verbesina fastigiata can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Verbesina fastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina fastigiata?

Verbesina fastigiata

What is the common name of Verbesina fastigiata?

Upright Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina fastigiata?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in 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-75912: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.