Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást. & Quip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 5(2): 146 (-148, fig. 3) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034154
Common Names
- Huancabamba Verbesina
- Verbesina Huancabambae
- Verbesina de Huancabamba
Description
Verbesina huancabambae (also called Huancabamba white crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina huancabambae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina huancabambae has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina huancabambae is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes mountains of Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It should be fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Verbesina huancabambae
Verbesina huancabambae is native to South America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Verbesina huancabambae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina huancabambae?
Verbesina huancabambae
What are the common names of Verbesina huancabambae?
Huancabamba White Crownbeard
What is the natural range of Verbesina huancabambae?
Peru
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
Victor Quipuscoa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quip.' in the authors string.