Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041273
Common Names
- Furfuracea Verbesina
- Verbesina Furfuracea
- Verbesina
Description
Verbesina furfuracea (also called Verbesina encelioides, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina furfuracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina furfuracea is small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina furfuracea is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings from the stems in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Verbesina furfuracea
Verbesina furfuracea is found in the United States, primarily in the western states of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and sagebrush flats.
Verbesina furfuracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina furfuracea?
Verbesina furfuracea
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina furfuracea?
Dry grasslands and rocky hillsides
What is the optimal soil pH for Verbesina furfuracea?
6.0 to 7.0
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,