Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hastifolia
ID:
125641

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 426 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124970



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Tall Ironweed
  • Late Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina tomentosa DC. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina hastifolia (also called Slenderleaf False Boneset, among many other common names) is a perennial wildflower native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has white to yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina hastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina hastifolia has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina hastifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Verbesina hastifolia

Verbesina hastifolia can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Verbesina hastifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina hastifolia?

Verbesina hastifolia

What are the common names of Verbesina hastifolia?

Hastate wingstem

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina hastifolia?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-86056: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.