Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
137308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 1: 17 (1781-1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136637



Common Names

  • Verbesina Gigantea
  • Giant Verbesina
  • Giant Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina pinnatifida Sw. [unknown]
  • Verbesina helianthoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Verbesina pinnatifida pinnatifida [unknown]

Description

Verbesina gigantea (also called Giant Verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with serrated margins. Its flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina gigantea is a wildflower that is used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for bees and other insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina gigantea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a diameter of 5-10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina gigantea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is relatively easy to cultivate and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Verbesina gigantea

Verbesina gigantea is native to the southeastern United States.

Verbesina gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina gigantea?

Verbesina gigantea

What is the common name of Verbesina gigantea?

Giant Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina gigantea?

Grassland and scrubland

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