Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
130149

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 428 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129478



Common Names

  • Grandis Verbesina
  • Large Verbesina
  • Large Daisy


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Description

Verbesina grandis (also called great verbena, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 meters. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina grandis has yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina grandis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Verbesina grandis

Verbesina grandis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Verbesina grandis FAQ

What are the common names of Verbesina grandis?

Verbesina grandis is commonly known as the Largeleaf Verbesina.

What is the optimal temperature for Verbesina grandis?

Verbesina grandis prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil does Verbesina grandis prefer?

Verbesina grandis prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

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,

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