Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 20(3-4): 303. 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023817
Common Names
- Verbesina
- Crownbeard
- Golden Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina hexantha (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open woods and along roadsides. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina hexantha has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina hexantha is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina hexantha is an annual, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sunny locations. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and lightly fertilized. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.
Where to Find Verbesina hexantha
Verbesina hexantha is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.
Verbesina hexantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina hexantha?
Verbesina hexantha
What is the common name of Verbesina hexantha?
Yellow Crownbeard
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina hexantha?
Verbesina hexantha is found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides in the southeastern United States.
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,