Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 53 (-54), fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018935
Common Names
- Harling's Verbesina
- Verbesina Harlingii
- Harling's Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina harlingii (also called Harling's golden crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina harlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina harlingii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina harlingii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Verbesina harlingii
Verbesina harlingii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts and canyons.
Verbesina harlingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina harlingii?
Verbesina harlingii
What are the common names of Verbesina harlingii?
Harling's crownbeard
Where does Verbesina harlingii grow?
Verbesina harlingii is native to Mexico and Central America
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,