Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guadeloupensis
ID:
132681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2(3): 466 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132010



Common Names

  • Guadeloupe Verbesina
  • Verbesina guadeloupensis
  • Guadeloupe Golden Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina guadeloupensis (also called Guadeloupe verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in disturbed areas, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina guadeloupensis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina guadeloupensis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina guadeloupensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Verbesina guadeloupensis

Verbesina guadeloupensis is native to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and in open, disturbed areas.

Verbesina guadeloupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina guadeloupensis?

Verbesina guadeloupensis

What is the family of Verbesina guadeloupensis?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Verbesina guadeloupensis?

Caribbean

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-92865: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.