Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilloi
ID:
69071

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12: 633 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068400



Common Names

  • Verbesina lilloi
  • Lillo's Ironweed
  • Lillo Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Chaenocephalus alatus Lillo [unknown]

Description

Verbesina lilloi (also called 'Lillo's Verbesina', among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina lilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina lilloi is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina lilloi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Verbesina lilloi

Verbesina lilloi is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Santa Fe.

Verbesina lilloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina lilloi?

Verbesina lilloi

What is the common name of Verbesina lilloi?

Lillo's Verbesina

What type of plant is Verbesina lilloi?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2525: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.