Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner & J.L.Olsen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Sida 13: 41 (-42), fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035320
Common Names
- Lott's Verbesina
- Lott's Verbesina
- Lott's Verbesina
Description
Verbesina lottiana (also called Lott's Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers that are borne on a single stem.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina lottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina lottiana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina lottiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Verbesina lottiana
Verbesina lottiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.
Verbesina lottiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina lottiana?
Verbesina lottiana
What is the common name of Verbesina lottiana?
Lott's Verbesina
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina lottiana?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and steppes in Central and East Asia.
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,