Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leprosa
ID:
123798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina xx. (1884) 93.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123127



Common Names

  • Leprous Verbesina
  • White Crownbeard
  • Western Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina leprosa (also called 'White Crownbeard', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico. It has a tall stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow in color. It is found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina leprosa has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina leprosa has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina leprosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina leprosa

Verbesina leprosa can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states. It is also found in Mexico and Central America.

Verbesina leprosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina leprosa?

Verbesina leprosa

What is the common name of Verbesina leprosa?

Leprous verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina leprosa?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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