Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 44: 82 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042904
Common Names
- Killip's Verbesina
- Verbesina killipii
- Killip's Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina killipii (also called Killip's Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 1 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina killipii is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina killipii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Verbesina killipii
Verbesina killipii is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Verbesina killipii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina killipii?
Verbesina killipii
What is the family of Verbesina killipii?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina killipii?
Grasslands and scrublands
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,