Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
felgeri
ID:
40468

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57: 127(-128), fig (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039797



Common Names

  • Verbesina felgeri
  • Felger's Verbesina
  • Felger's Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina felgeri (also called Felger's Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas. It is often found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina felgeri is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in Mexican cuisine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina felgeri has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina felgeri is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Verbesina felgeri

Verbesina felgeri can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Verbesina felgeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina felgeri?

Verbesina felgeri

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina felgeri?

Deserts and dry grasslands

What is the flowering period of Verbesina felgeri?

April to June

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-138495: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.