Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 550 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115735
Common Names
- Verbesina
- Golden Crownbeard
- Yellow Crownbeard
Synonyms
- Verbesina guatemalensis guatemalensis [unknown]
Description
Verbesina guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has yellow, daisy-like flower heads and hairy, grey-green leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina guatemalensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbesina guatemalensis var. glabrata Standl. & Steyerm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina guatemalensis has yellow daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina guatemalensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.
Where to Find Verbesina guatemalensis
Verbesina guatemalensis is native to Mexico and Central America.
Verbesina guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina guatemalensis?
Verbesina guatemalensis
What is the common name of Verbesina guatemalensis?
Guatemalan Verbesina
Where does Verbesina guatemalensis grow?
It grows in the mountains of Guatemala and 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,