Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juxtlahuacensis
ID:
83519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 89 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082848



Common Names

  • Juxtlahuaca Verbesina
  • Juxtlahuaca Golden Aster
  • Juxtlahuaca Yellow Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis (also called Juxtlahuacensis Verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate in shape, and serrate along the margins. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, and they should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted. It is important to water the plants regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Verbesina juxtlahuacensis

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical deciduous forests, oak forests, and evergreen forests.

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina juxtlahuacensis?

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

What is the scientific classification of Verbesina juxtlahuacensis?

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is classified as a species in the genus Verbesina, in the family Asteraceae.

What are the uses of Verbesina juxtlahuacensis?

Verbesina juxtlahuacensis is used in traditional medicine as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.

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-39348: 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.