Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
14353

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 457 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013682



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Kingii Verbesina
  • Verbesina Kingii


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Description

Verbesina kingii (also called 'King's Verbesina', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, often in sunny and dry places.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina kingii is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina kingii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina kingii is a perennial herb that is native to the United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two nodes and place in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Verbesina kingii

Verbesina kingii is native to the United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, roadsides, and fields.

Verbesina kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina kingii?

Verbesina kingii

What is the common name of Verbesina kingii?

King's Crownbeard

What is the habitat of Verbesina kingii?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,