Verbesina humboldtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtii
ID:
32799
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 577 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032128
Common Names
- Humboldt's Verbesina
- Humboldt's Crownbeard
- Humboldt's Golden Crownbeard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Verbesina humboldtii (also called Humboldt's golden crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a spiny margin. The flowers are yellow and solitary, and the fruits are achenes. It is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina humboldtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina humboldtii has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and tall with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Verbesina humboldtii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Verbesina humboldtii
Verbesina humboldtii is native to South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
Verbesina humboldtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina humboldtii?
Verbesina humboldtii
What type of plant is Verbesina humboldtii?
It is an annual herbaceous plant
Where is Verbesina humboldtii found?
It is found in the mountains of Colombia
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-131069: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.