Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucactinota
ID:
13619

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 213 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012948



Common Names

  • Leucactinota Verbesina
  • Leucactinota's Verbesina
  • Verbesina leucactinota


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Description

Verbesina leucactinota (also called White-rayed Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and inhabits grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina leucactinota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and toothaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina leucactinota is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina leucactinota is an annual herb that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Verbesina leucactinota

Verbesina leucactinota is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Verbesina leucactinota FAQ

What are the common names of Verbesina leucactinota?

Verbesina leucactinota is commonly known as White-rayed Daisy.

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina leucactinota?

Verbesina leucactinota is native to South Africa, and prefers dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

What are the flowering and fruiting times for Verbesina leucactinota?

Verbesina leucactinota typically flowers from April to June, and fruits from July to September.

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