Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hygrophila
ID:
44383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 181 (1993).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043712



Common Names

  • Verbesina hygrophila
  • Watery Verbesina
  • Shore Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina hygrophila (also called Water Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1m tall. It is native to South America and is found in wetlands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina hygrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina hygrophila is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina hygrophila is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Verbesina hygrophila

Verbesina hygrophila is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Verbesina hygrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina hygrophila?

Verbesina hygrophila

What is the common name of Verbesina hygrophila?

Water Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina hygrophila?

It is native to South America

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-142282: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.