Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
5920

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 12.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005249



Common Names

  • Verbesina heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Verbesina
  • Variable-Leaved Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina heterophylla (also called Yellow Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina heterophylla has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina heterophylla is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant, divide it into several sections, and replant each section in a new location.

Where to Find Verbesina heterophylla

Verbesina heterophylla can be found in North America, including parts of the United States and Canada.

Verbesina heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina heterophylla?

Verbesina heterophylla

What is the common name of Verbesina heterophylla?

Variable-leaved Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina heterophylla?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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-105053: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.