Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 545 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092982
Common Names
- Hypomalaca Verbesina
- Hypomalaca False Sunflower
- Hypomalaca Golden Aster
Description
Verbesina hypomalaca (also called Mexican Verbesina, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces small, yellow daisy-like flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina hypomalaca has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina hypomalaca is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina hypomalaca is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have developed two sets of true leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Verbesina hypomalaca
Verbesina hypomalaca is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.
Verbesina hypomalaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina hypomalaca?
Verbesina hypomalaca
What is the family of Verbesina hypomalaca?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Verbesina hypomalaca?
Hypomalac Verbesina
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,