Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusiformis
ID:
72339

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 450, fig. 42 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071668



Common Names

  • Fusiform Verbesina
  • Wingstem
  • Golden Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina fusiformis (also called Fusiform Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has yellow flowers, and grows in disturbed areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina fusiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are sometimes used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina fusiformis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina fusiformis is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Verbesina fusiformis

Verbesina fusiformis can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Verbesina fusiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina fusiformis?

Verbesina fusiformis

What is the common name of Verbesina fusiformis?

Fusiform Verbesina

Where is Verbesina fusiformis found?

Verbesina fusiformis is found in Mexico

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-28433: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.