Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howardiana
ID:
108765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Olsen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 107 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108094



Common Names

  • Howard's Crownbeard
  • Verbesina Howardiana
  • Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina howardiana (also called Howard's crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina howardiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin disorders, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina howardiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Verbesina howardiana

Verbesina howardiana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found growing in dry, rocky soils.

Verbesina howardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina howardiana?

Verbesina howardiana

What is the common name of Verbesina howardiana?

Howard's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina howardiana?

Verbesina howardiana is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6658: Based on the initial data import
John S. Olsen (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olsen' in the authors string.