Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligulata
ID:
36780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maguire & Wurdack) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(4): 417 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036109



Common Names

  • Ligulate Verbesina
  • Ligulate Crownbeard
  • Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina schomburgkii ligulata Maguire & Wurdack [unknown]

Description

Verbesina ligulata (also called Yellow Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and a stem with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina ligulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina ligulata has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina ligulata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Verbesina ligulata

Verbesina ligulata is native to North America and is found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Verbesina ligulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina ligulata?

Verbesina ligulata

What is the common name of Verbesina ligulata?

Ligulate Verbesina

What is the family of Verbesina ligulata?

Asteraceae

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-134923: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.